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)86°F (30°C) / 25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 6
- Crowds
- Low
- Malaysia overall
- Prices
- Low
- Malaysia overall
Verdict
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:
- NovemberGreatInside Cherating's best window: Nov–Feb (surf) and Jul–Sep (kite).
- DecemberGreatInside Cherating's best window: Nov–Feb (surf) and Jul–Sep (kite).
- JanuaryGreatInside Cherating's best window: Nov–Feb (surf) and Jul–Sep (kite).
- FebruaryGreatInside Cherating's best window: Nov–Feb (surf) and Jul–Sep (kite).
Weather in October
- CheratingHighs around 30 °C (86 °F), lows around 25 °C (77 °F), rain on about 6 daysHighs around 86 °F (30 °C), lows around 77 °F (25 °C), 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)86 °F (30 °C)
Jan: 30 °C (86 °F)86 °F (30 °C)
Night low
Oct: 25 °C (77 °F)77 °F (25 °C)
Jan: 23 °C (73 °F)73 °F (23 °C)
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