Kuala Terengganu in January

Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Feb (monsoon, limited ferry).

January is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

• MarchGreatInside Kuala Terengganu's best window: Mar–Oct (dry season, ferry service active).
• AprilGreatInside Kuala Terengganu's best window: Mar–Oct (dry season, ferry service active).
• MayGreatInside Kuala Terengganu's best window: Mar–Oct (dry season, ferry service active).
• JuneGreatInside Kuala Terengganu's best window: Mar–Oct (dry season, ferry service active).

• Kuala TerengganuHighs around 32 °C (90 °F), lows around 23 °C (73 °F), rain on about 12 daysHighs around 90 °F (32 °C), lows around 73 °F (23 °C), rain on about 12 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 Kuala Terengganu, 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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