When to go · Cherating

Cherating in May

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: May–Jun (low wind, hot) and Oct (rainy transition).

Key facts

Verdict: Avoid
Temperature: 33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C) / 27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C); average high / low
Rain days: 6
Crowds: Medium; Malaysia overall
Prices: Medium; Malaysia overall

Plan around it

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Cherating

Listed as a month to avoid: May–Jun (low wind, hot) and Oct (rainy transition).

May is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

CheratingHighs around 33 °C (91 °F), lows around 27 °C (81 °F), rain on about 6 daysHighs around 91 °F (33 °C), lows around 81 °F (27 °C), rain on about 6 days

Malaysia overall: Perhentian and Redang at their best; Borneo drying out.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Cherating, side by side.

First month

Second month

May: Listed as a month to avoid: May–Jun (low wind, hot) and Oct (rainy transition).

January: Inside Cherating's best window: Nov–Feb (surf) and Jul–Sep (kite).

Cherating: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.