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When to go · Cherating

Cherating in October

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

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
30°C (86°F) / 25°C (77°F)
average high / low
Rain days
6
Crowds
Low
Malaysia overall
Prices
Low
Malaysia overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Cherating

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

Is another month better than October?

October is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in October

Long-term averages
  • CheratingHighs around 30 °C (86 °F), lows around 25 °C (77 °F), rain on about 6 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Malaysia overall
Low
Prices · Malaysia overall
Low

Malaysia overall: Inter-monsoon storms on the west coast; islands close late month.

Compare two months

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

  • Verdict

    Oct: Avoid

    Jan: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Oct: 30 °C (86 °F)

    Jan: 30 °C (86 °F)

  • Night low

    Oct: 25 °C (77 °F)

    Jan: 23 °C (73 °F)

  • Rain days

    Oct: 6

    Jan: 3 (better)

  • Crowds

    Oct: Low

    Jan: Medium

  • Prices

    Oct: Low

    Jan: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    Oct: 0

    Jan: 1

October: 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.

What to pack

  • Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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