Best Time to Visit Perhentian Islands for Backpacking – January Scores 55/100

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Backpacking Potential

55/100

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Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

January, February, March

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Weather

26°C – 28°C

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🎒 Planning a backpacking trip to Perhentian Islands?

The best time to visit Perhentian Islands for backpacking is January, February, March, when you’ll get the best balance between weather, crowds, and costs.

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Backpacking conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Perhentian Islands

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
January	55Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	26°	30°	161	12.9	82%	wet
February	55Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	27°	31°	81	7.9	81%	shoulder
March	55Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	28°	32°	114	11	81%	shoulder
April	50Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	28°	33°	141	14.8	82%	shoulder
May	43Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.	28°	33°	234	19.2	82%	wet
June	43Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 38Weather conditions can vary significantly.	28°	32°	206	16.1	83%	wet
July	46Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 48Weather conditions can vary significantly.	28°	32°	200	17.4	83%	wet
August	46Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.	28°	32°	213	18.9	81%	wet
September	45Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.	27°	31°	223	20	82%	wet
October	46Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.	27°	31°	246	22.9	83%	wet
November	50Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.	27°	30°	225	20.9	84%	wet
December	50Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 38Weather conditions can vary significantly.	26°	29°	247	17.4	83%	wet