Best time to visit Redang Island
The best time to visit Redang Island for a beach holiday is from February to April.
Redang Island weather
Redang Island has a hot tropical climate with no dry season: you can expect brief tropical rain showers at anytime. Temperatures average 28°C (82°F) year-round.
Redang is affected by the northeast monsoon that brings heavy rainfalls and rough seas between November and January, when ferry transport schedules are restricted and most resorts close.
Which is the hottest month in Redang Island?
The hottest month of year in Redang Island is usually May, with an average high daytime temperature of 32°C (89°F), high heat and humidity and a low of 24°C (75°F).
The hot season lasts from early-April to mid-July, with an average daily high temperature above 32°C (89°F).
What is the humidity in Redang Island?
Perceived humidity in Redang Island does not vary significantly, with approximate average relative humidity calculated at between 80% – 85% over the course of the year.
What do the humidity conditions feel like in Redang Island?
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 Redang Island is 24°C (75°F), and varies over the course of the year from muggy at 23°C (73°F) to unpleasantly muggy and oppressive at 25°C (77°F).
Typically, it's humid all year round in Redang Island – almost every day feels muggy or oppressive.
Which is the coldest month in Redang Island?
The coldest month of the year in Redang Island is December, with an average high of 29°C (84°F) and a low of 24°C (75°F).
The cool season lasts from mid-November to early-February, with an average daily high temperature below 29°C (84°F).
Which is the sunniest month in Redang Island?
The sunniest time of year in Redang is usually February with an average of eight hours of sunshine per day; that's on average 66% of daylight hours.
When is the sea warmest in Redang?
The sea is usually at its warmest in Redang in May when the water temperature reaches 30°C (86°F), which is very pleasant for swimming.
The sea is warm enough for swimming year-round in Redang Island.
Which month has the most rain in Redang?
December is usually the wettest month in Redang Island with 484mm (19in) of rainfall on average, distributed across 21 days.
Rain falls throughout the year in Redang Island: the heaviest rainfall in falls during the months of November and December.
The wet season lasts from mid-July through December, with a greater than 50% chance of a given day being a wet day.
The drier season lasts from early-January to mid-July: the month with the least rainfall is February, with 88mm (3in) of rainfall on average distributed across six days.
Which is the windiest month in Redang?
The windiest month of the year in Redang is December, with an average hourly wind speed of 15 kilometres per hour (9 mph; 8 knots).
The windy part of the year lasts from mid-November to early-March, with average wind speeds of more than 11 kilometres per hour (7 mph; 6 knots).
The less-windy time of year lasts from early-March through to mid-November. The calmest month of the year in Redang is September, with an average hourly wind speed of seven kilometres per hour (4 mph; 3.8 knots).
The predominant average hourly wind direction varies throughout the year.
Redang Weather Averages
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| Average high temperature (°C) | |||||||||||
| 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 29 |
| Average low temperature (°C) | |||||||||||
| 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
| Average daily sunshine (hrs) | |||||||||||
| 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 |
| 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) | |||||||||||
| 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
| Average relative humidity (%) | |||||||||||
| 82 | 80 | 81 | 80 | 80 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 82 | 82 | 88 | 85 |
| UV Index (max) | |||||||||||
| 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| Average days of rainfall (≥1mm) | |||||||||||
| 11 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 24 | 21 |
| Average monthly rainfall (mm) | |||||||||||
| 168 | 88 | 105 | 82 | 112 | 121 | 130 | 144 | 173 | 218 | 442 | 484 |
| Average wind speed (km/h) | |||||||||||
| 14 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 15 |
| Average sea temperature (°C) | |||||||||||
| 27 | 27 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 |
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Source: Meteorological data for Redang 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, Sultan Mahmud Airport (TGG), located 10km (6mi) north of Kuala Terengganu, and a short ferry or speedboat ride to/from Redang Island. This station is deemed sufficiently nearby to be relied upon as the primary source for historical climate records, although weather conditions in Redang Island may vary slightly.
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 Redang: 20 May, 2024
Disclaimer: The information on this site is provided as is, without any assurances as to its accuracy or suitability for any purpose. Weather data and conditions at any given location and time are unpredictable and variable. We assume no responsibility and can not be held legally responsible for any decisions made on the basis of the information presented on this site.
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