Climate Insights for Cukai

Kemaman, Terengganu, Malaysia

Hottest
May
29°C peak
Coldest
January
26°C low
Wettest
December
473mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Cukai is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 2473mm of precipitation falls per year. Cukai receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Cukai sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 27° Average: 26° Min: 26° Feb Max: 27° Average: 26° Min: 26° Mar Max: 28° Average: 27° Min: 26° Apr Max: 29° Average: 28° Min: 27° May Max: 29° Average: 28° Min: 27° Jun Max: 29° Average: 28° Min: 27° Jul Max: 28° Average: 28° Min: 27° Aug Max: 28° Average: 27° Min: 26° Sep Max: 28° Average: 27° Min: 26° Oct Max: 28° Average: 27° Min: 26° Nov Max: 28° Average: 27° Min: 26° Dec Max: 27° Average: 26° Min: 26°
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Cukai has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 3°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 26°C and an average of 26°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 2°C between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm 350mm 400mm 450mm 500mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 304mm Feb Precipitation: 173mm Mar Precipitation: 96mm Apr Precipitation: 155mm May Precipitation: 152mm Jun Precipitation: 105mm Jul Precipitation: 117mm Aug Precipitation: 113mm Sep Precipitation: 138mm Oct Precipitation: 241mm Nov Precipitation: 406mm Dec Precipitation: 473mm
Precipitation

Cukai is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2473mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 206mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 473mm of rainfall. November and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 96mm. That's 377mm 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/h 5km/h 10km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 5km/h Feb Wind Speed: 6km/h Mar Wind Speed: 4km/h Apr Wind Speed: 3km/h May Wind Speed: 3km/h Jun Wind Speed: 4km/h Jul Wind Speed: 4km/h Aug Wind Speed: 4km/h Sep Wind Speed: 3km/h Oct Wind Speed: 3km/h Nov Wind Speed: 3km/h Dec Wind Speed: 5km/h
Wind Speed

Cukai is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 6km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 3km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 3km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

92 days until Autumn

It is currently summer in Cukai, which began on June 21, 2026. Cukai sits near the equator, so the traditional four-season cycle is less pronounced — temperatures remain relatively stable year-round. The warmest period peaks in May at around 29°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 26°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 92 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 26 to 29°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 404mm across the season with a monthly average of 135mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 26 to 29°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 335mm across the season with a monthly average of 112mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 26 to 28°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 785mm across the season with a monthly average of 262mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 26 to 27°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 950mm across the season with a monthly average of 317mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Cukai 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
26 °C
27 °C
5 km/h
304 mm
0 cm
Feb
26 °C
27 °C
6 km/h
173 mm
0 cm
Mar
26 °C
28 °C
4 km/h
96 mm
0 cm
Apr
27 °C
29 °C
3 km/h
155 mm
0 cm
May
27 °C
29 °C
3 km/h
152 mm
0 cm
Jun Current
27 °C
29 °C
4 km/h
105 mm
0 cm
Jul
27 °C
28 °C
4 km/h
117 mm
0 cm
Aug
26 °C
28 °C
4 km/h
113 mm
0 cm
Sep
26 °C
28 °C
3 km/h
138 mm
0 cm
Oct
26 °C
28 °C
3 km/h
241 mm
0 cm
Nov
26 °C
28 °C
3 km/h
406 mm
0 cm
Dec
26 °C
27 °C
5 km/h
473 mm
0 cm
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