Tioman in January

Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Feb (northeast monsoon, ferries cut back or stop).

January is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

• MarchGreatInside Tioman's best window: Mar–Oct.
• AprilGreatInside Tioman's best window: Mar–Oct.
• MayGreatInside Tioman's best window: Mar–Oct.
• JuneGreatInside Tioman's best window: Mar–Oct.

• TiomanHighs around 30 °C (86 °F), lows around 24 °C (75 °F), rain on about 15 daysHighs around 86 °F (30 °C), lows around 75 °F (24 °C), rain on about 15 days
• East coast, Malaysia · Perhentian, Redang, Tioman, Kota Bharu, Kuala Terengganustorm or typhoon risk

  Northeast monsoon Nov–Feb closes most island resorts and boats; Mar–Oct is the beach season.

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

• Chinese New Year big impact

  Jan–Feb (lunar — check) · Malaysia

  Two public days, many Chinese businesses shut for a week; Penang and KL busy.

Crowds · Malaysia overall

Medium

Prices · Malaysia overall

Medium

Malaysia overall: West coast fine; east-coast islands closed; Thaipusam and Chinese New Year may fall here (check).

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

• Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
• A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast
• A spare day in the plan: storms can cancel flights and ferries

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