Best time to visit Tioman Island
The best time to visit Tioman Island is from mid-January to late-March, with February the optimum month.
Tioman Island weather
Tioman is hot and humid year-round. You can expect rainfall throughout the year in Tioman, however, rain generally arrives in heavy late-afternoon downpours, leaving the rest of the day sunny and dry.
Daytime temperatures average 26°C (78°F), with 85 per cent humidity.
Which is the hottest month in Tioman Island?
The hottest month of the year in Tioman Island is normally May, when maximum daytime temperatures usually reach 31°C (87°F), with high heat and humidity and low of 24°C (75°F).
The hot season lasts from mid-April to mid-July, with an average daily high above 30°C (86°F).
What is the humidity in Tioman?
Perceived relative humidity in Tioman does not vary significantly during the course of the year, remaining at a high of 85% relative humidity – most days in each month are unpleasantly muggy.
What do the humidity conditions feel like in Tioman?
We derive the humidity comfort level – what conditions feel like – from the dew point temperature, which measures moisture content in the atmosphere: a higher dew point feels more humid, while a lower dew point feels drier.
Meteorologists agree that dew point temperature is a more consistant indication of 'absolute humidity' than relative humidity, which fluctuates with temperature.
The average annual dew point in Tioman is 24°C (75°F), and varies over the course of the year from muggy at 24°C (77°F) to unpleasantly muggy and oppressive at 25°C (77°F).
Typically, almost every day in Tioman feels muggy or oppressive.
Which is the coldest month in Tioman Island?
The coldest month of the year at Tioman Island is December, with an average daily high of 28°C (82°F) and a low of 24°C (75°F).
The cooler season lasts from early-December to mid-February, with an average daily high temperature below 28°C (82°F).
Which is the sunniest month in Tioman Island?
The sunniest time of year in Tioman Island is usually March with an average of seven hours of sunshine per day; that's on average 60% of daylight hours.
When is the sea warmest in Tioman Island?
The sea is usually at its warmest in Tioman Island in May when the water temperature averages 30°C (86°F), which is pleasant for long swims.
The sea around Tioman Island is warm enough to swim year-round.
Which month has the most rain in Tioman Island?
December is usually the wettest month in Tioman Island with 354mm (14in) of rainfall on average, distributed across 22 days. However, the month with the most wet days is usually November, with an average of 24 days with some rainfall.
The wet season lasts from mid-May through December, with a greater than 56% chance of a given day being a wet day. Rain falls throughout the year in Tioman Island.
The drier season lasts from early-January through to mid-May. The month with the fewest wet days in Tioman Island is February, with an average of nine days with some rain.
Which is the windiest month in Tioman Island?
The windiest month of the year in Tioman Island is January, with an average hourly wind speed of 22 kilometres per hour (14 mph; 12 knots)..
The windy part of the year lasts from December through to early-March, with average wind speeds of more than 16 kilometres per hour (10 mph; 8.6 knots).
The less-windy time of year lasts from early-March through to late-November. The calmest month of the year in Tioman Island is April, with an average hourly wind speed of 10 kilometres per hour (6 mph; 5 knots).
The predominant average hourly wind direction varies throughout the year in Tioman Island.
Tioman Island Weather Averages
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| Average high temperature (°C) | |||||||||||
| 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 28 |
| Average low temperature (°C) | |||||||||||
| 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
| Average daily sunshine (hrs) | |||||||||||
| 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 |
| Average daily daylight (hrs) | |||||||||||
| 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
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| Comfort level – humidity (#muggy days) | |||||||||||
| 31 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 31 |
| Average dew point temperature (°C) | |||||||||||
| 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
| Average relative humidity (%) | |||||||||||
| 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 |
| UV Index (max) | |||||||||||
| 11+ | 11+ | 11+ | 11+ | 11+ | 11 | 11 | 11+ | 11+ | 11+ | 11+ | 11+ |
| Average days of rainfall (≥1mm) | |||||||||||
| 14 | 9 | 12 | 15 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 21 | 24 | 22 |
| Average monthly rainfall (mm) | |||||||||||
| 177 | 102 | 113 | 113 | 133 | 113 | 113 | 123 | 142 | 186 | 291 | 354 |
| Average wind speed (km/h) | |||||||||||
| 22 | 19 | 14 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 10 | 13 | 20 |
| Average sea temperature (°C) | |||||||||||
| 27 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 |
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Holiday seasons
High season: July through August, due to Malaysian and Singapore public and school holidays.
Low season: December and January.
Source: Meteorological data for Tioman Island is based on weather statistics gathered for the 36-year period 1980 to 2016 by the Malaysian Meteorological Department at the closest weather station: Mersing Airport (MEP), located about 54km (33mi) southeast of Tioman island on the mainland. Additional climate data is sourced from the United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
Advice on the best time to visit a particular destination is based on average local weather statistics, when the weather conditions are generally better than at other times of the year. We consider high and low temperatures, risk of rain (and thunderstorms, etc.), amount of sunshine and sea temperature. For general outdoor activities we favour clear, rainless days with a temperature range between 18°C (64°F) and 27°C (80°F); and for hot-weather activities we favour clear, rainless days with a temperature range between 24°C (75°F) and 32°C (89°F). Often, the best times to visit correspond to high season and therefore involve higher prices.
Latest update: Best time to visit Tioman: 21 May, 2024
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