Climate Insights for Cherating

Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia

Hottest
May
29°C peak84°F peak
Coldest
January
25°C low78°F low
Wettest
December
569 mm rain22.4 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Cherating is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 2,895 mm of precipitation falls per year. Cherating receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Cherating sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Cherating is hot. The average annual temperature is 81°F and approximately 114 in of precipitation falls per year. Cherating receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Cherating sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 27°Average: 26°Min: 25°FebMax: 27°Average: 26°Min: 26°MarMax: 28°Average: 27°Min: 26°AprMax: 29°Average: 28°Min: 27°MayMax: 29°Average: 28°Min: 27°JunMax: 29°Average: 28°Min: 27°JulMax: 29°Average: 28°Min: 27°AugMax: 28°Average: 27°Min: 26°SepMax: 28°Average: 27°Min: 26°OctMax: 28°Average: 27°Min: 26°NovMax: 28°Average: 27°Min: 26°DecMax: 27°Average: 26°Min: 26°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 80°FAverage: 79°FMin: 78°FFebMax: 80°FAverage: 79°FMin: 78°FMarMax: 82°FAverage: 81°FMin: 79°FAprMax: 84°FAverage: 82°FMin: 80°FMayMax: 84°FAverage: 83°FMin: 81°FJunMax: 84°FAverage: 82°FMin: 80°FJulMax: 83°FAverage: 82°FMin: 80°FAugMax: 83°FAverage: 81°FMin: 79°FSepMax: 83°FAverage: 81°FMin: 79°FOctMax: 83°FAverage: 81°FMin: 79°FNovMax: 82°FAverage: 80°FMin: 78°FDecMax: 81°FAverage: 79°FMin: 78°F
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Cherating has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 4°C range. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 25°C and an average of 26°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 2°C between highs and lows.Cherating has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 6°F range. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 84°F and the mean temperature sits around 83°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 78°F and an average of 79°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°F between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mm350mm400mm450mm500mm550mm600mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 383mmFebPrecipitation: 214mmMarPrecipitation: 144mmAprPrecipitation: 169mmMayPrecipitation: 176mmJunPrecipitation: 115mmJulPrecipitation: 120mmAugPrecipitation: 127mmSepPrecipitation: 142mmOctPrecipitation: 222mmNovPrecipitation: 515mmDecPrecipitation: 569mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20in22inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 15.1inFebPrecipitation: 8.4inMarPrecipitation: 5.7inAprPrecipitation: 6.6inMayPrecipitation: 6.9inJunPrecipitation: 4.5inJulPrecipitation: 4.7inAugPrecipitation: 5inSepPrecipitation: 5.6inOctPrecipitation: 8.8inNovPrecipitation: 20.3inDecPrecipitation: 22.4in
Precipitation

Cherating is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,895 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 241 mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 569 mm of rainfall. November and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 115 mm. That's 454 mm less than December, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.Cherating is a very wet location, receiving approximately 114 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 9.5 in per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 22.4 in of rainfall. November and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 4.5 in. That's 17.9 in less than December, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/h25km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 21km/hFebWind Speed: 21km/hMarWind Speed: 15km/hAprWind Speed: 10km/hMayWind Speed: 10km/hJunWind Speed: 12km/hJulWind Speed: 15km/hAugWind Speed: 14km/hSepWind Speed: 12km/hOctWind Speed: 10km/hNovWind Speed: 12km/hDecWind Speed: 20km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mph15mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 13mphFebWind Speed: 13mphMarWind Speed: 10mphAprWind Speed: 7mphMayWind Speed: 6mphJunWind Speed: 8mphJulWind Speed: 9mphAugWind Speed: 9mphSepWind Speed: 8mphOctWind Speed: 6mphNovWind Speed: 8mphDecWind Speed: 12mph
Wind Speed

Cherating is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 14km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 21km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 10km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 11km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 21km/h in winter, 12km/h in spring, 14km/h in summer, 11km/h in autumn.Cherating is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 9mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 13mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 6mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 7mph difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 13mph in winter, 7mph in spring, 9mph in summer, 7mph in autumn.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Cherating based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Cherating based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
25 °C78 °F
27 °C80 °F
21 km/h13 mph
383 mm15.1 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
26 °C78 °F
27 °C80 °F
21 km/h13 mph
214 mm8.4 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
26 °C79 °F
28 °C82 °F
15 km/h10 mph
144 mm5.7 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
27 °C80 °F
29 °C84 °F
10 km/h7 mph
169 mm6.6 in
0 cm0 in
May
27 °C81 °F
29 °C84 °F
10 km/h6 mph
176 mm6.9 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
27 °C80 °F
29 °C84 °F
12 km/h8 mph
115 mm4.5 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
27 °C80 °F
29 °C83 °F
15 km/h9 mph
120 mm4.7 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
26 °C79 °F
28 °C83 °F
14 km/h9 mph
127 mm5 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
26 °C79 °F
28 °C83 °F
12 km/h8 mph
142 mm5.6 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
26 °C79 °F
28 °C83 °F
10 km/h6 mph
222 mm8.8 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
26 °C78 °F
28 °C82 °F
12 km/h8 mph
515 mm20.3 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
26 °C78 °F
27 °C81 °F
20 km/h12 mph
569 mm22.4 in
0 cm0 in