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Sun & Beach Potential

74/100

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Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

February, January, March

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Avoid (Extreme Weather)

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Weather

26°C – 28°C

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Precipitation

Seasonal (check heatmap)

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Tip for your trip

The best months for a sun and beach holiday in Perhentian Islands are from February, January, March. If you're planning to travel during this period, it's a good idea to arrange your stay early — especially in popular beach areas.

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Climate Heatmap

See at a glance which months offer the best sun & beach conditions — based on temperature, rainfall and climate scores.

Sun & Beach conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Perhentian Islands

MonthClimate ScorePredictabilityAvg TempRain (mm)
January
64Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
26°161
February
74Good
Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
27°81
March
60Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
28°114
April
50Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
28°141
May
35Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.
28°234
June
35Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 38Weather conditions can vary significantly.
28°206
July
35Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 48Weather conditions can vary significantly.
28°200
August
35Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.
28°213
September
35Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.
27°223
October
35Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.
27°246
November
35Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.
27°225
December
35Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 38Weather conditions can vary significantly.
26°247

Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).

Quick summary: visiting Perhentian Islands

When is the best time to visit Perhentian Islands for sun & beach?

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The best time to visit Perhentian Islands for sun & beach is typically in February, January, March, when the weather is most favorable.

When is the rainy season in Perhentian Islands?

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Rainy season typically: May–January. It is generally better to avoid these months for sun & beach.

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