Cukai weather in January
In January, Cukai sees average daytime highs of 26°C and overnight lows near 25°C, with 323 mm of rain across 23.3 wet days and about 11.8 hours of daylight. It is the 12th-warmest and 3rd-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 26°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 9% of the time in January, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 48 min at the start of January to 11 h 48 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, January is Cukai's 9th-clearest and 1st-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Cukai's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 26°
- 12th warmest
- Overnight low
- 25°
- 1st coldest
- Rainfall
- 323 mm
- 23.3 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 48 min
- 7:22 AM – 7:09 PM
- Cloud cover
- 77%
- 9th clearest
- Wind
- 21 km/h
- 1st windiest
- Solar energy
- 4.67 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 4.4
- out of 10
Cukai is human settlement in Malaysia.
- Density
- 165/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 1942
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in January
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 26°C through the month.
A typical January day in Cukai reaches about 26°C in the afternoon and slips back to 25°C overnight — a 1°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 26°C and 27°C. Set against its neighbours, January runs on par with December and on par with February.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
| Avg low (°C) | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26 | 25 |
| 2 | 26 | 25 |
| 3 | 26 | 25 |
| 4 | 26 | 25 |
| 5 | 26 | 25 |
| 6 | 26 | 25 |
| 7 | 26 | 25 |
| 8 | 26 | 25 |
| 9 | 26 | 25 |
| 10 | 26 | 25 |
| 11 | 26 | 25 |
| 12 | 26 | 25 |
| 13 | 26 | 25 |
| 14 | 26 | 25 |
| 15 | 26 | 25 |
| 16 | 26 | 25 |
| 17 | 26 | 25 |
| 18 | 26 | 25 |
| 19 | 26 | 25 |
| 20 | 26 | 25 |
| 21 | 26 | 25 |
| 22 | 26 | 25 |
| 23 | 26 | 25 |
| 24 | 26 | 25 |
| 25 | 26 | 25 |
| 26 | 26 | 25 |
| 27 | 26 | 25 |
| 28 | 26 | 25 |
| 29 | 26 | 25 |
| 30 | 26 | 25 |
| 31 | 26 | 25 |
How January really feels in Cukai
Once humidity and wind are folded in, January averages 0 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
January sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.
Cukai weather by month
How January compares with the rest of the year at a glance. January is the 12th-warmest and 3rd-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26° / 25° | 323 | 23.3 | 11.8 | 4.4 |
| Feb | 27° / 25° | 138 | 17.6 | 11.9 | 5.1 |
| Mar | 28° / 26° | 171 | 20.2 | 12 | 4.9 |
| Apr | 28° / 26° | 143 | 23 | 12.1 | 4.0 |
| May | 29° / 27° | 135 | 23.9 | 12.2 | 3.7 |
| Jun | 29° / 27° | 103 | 20.6 | 12.2 | 4.1 |
| Jul | 28° / 26° | 102 | 21.2 | 12.2 | 4.2 |
| Aug | 28° / 26° | 107 | 21.7 | 12.1 | 4.2 |
| Sep | 28° / 26° | 121 | 21 | 12 | 4.2 |
| Oct | 28° / 26° | 218 | 26.5 | 11.9 | 3.7 |
| Nov | 27° / 26° | 461 | 28.4 | 11.8 | 3.5 |
| Dec | 27° / 25° | 585 | 26.1 | 11.8 | 3.9 |
Cloud cover in January
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 9% of the time in January.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 15% of January, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 76%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 |
| Cloudier (%) | 82 | 81 | 80 | 79 | 78 | 77 | 76 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 74 | 73 | 73 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18 | 82 |
| 2 | 19 | 81 |
| 3 | 20 | 80 |
| 4 | 21 | 79 |
| 5 | 22 | 78 |
| 6 | 23 | 77 |
| 7 | 24 | 76 |
| 8 | 25 | 75 |
| 9 | 25 | 75 |
| 10 | 25 | 75 |
| 11 | 25 | 75 |
| 12 | 25 | 75 |
| 13 | 24 | 76 |
| 14 | 24 | 76 |
| 15 | 24 | 76 |
| 16 | 24 | 76 |
| 17 | 25 | 75 |
| 18 | 25 | 75 |
| 19 | 25 | 75 |
| 20 | 25 | 75 |
| 21 | 24 | 76 |
| 22 | 24 | 76 |
| 23 | 24 | 76 |
| 24 | 24 | 76 |
| 25 | 24 | 76 |
| 26 | 25 | 75 |
| 27 | 25 | 75 |
| 28 | 25 | 75 |
| 29 | 26 | 74 |
| 30 | 27 | 73 |
| 31 | 27 | 73 |
Chance of precipitation in January
Cukai gets around 323 mm of rain over 23.3 wet days in January. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 75% and peaks near 85% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 84 | 85 | 85 | 84 | 84 | 83 | 82 | 82 | 80 | 79 | 78 | 77 | 76 | 75 | 74 | 72 | 72 | 71 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 69 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 71 | 70 | 70 | 70 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 84 |
| 2 | 85 |
| 3 | 85 |
| 4 | 84 |
| 5 | 84 |
| 6 | 83 |
| 7 | 82 |
| 8 | 82 |
| 9 | 80 |
| 10 | 79 |
| 11 | 78 |
| 12 | 77 |
| 13 | 76 |
| 14 | 75 |
| 15 | 74 |
| 16 | 72 |
| 17 | 72 |
| 18 | 71 |
| 19 | 70 |
| 20 | 70 |
| 21 | 70 |
| 22 | 69 |
| 23 | 70 |
| 24 | 70 |
| 25 | 70 |
| 26 | 70 |
| 27 | 70 |
| 28 | 71 |
| 29 | 70 |
| 30 | 70 |
| 31 | 70 |
Humidity in January
Most of January feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, January lands in the oppressive band about 86% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 100% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muggy (%) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Oppressive (%) | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 90 | 90 | 89 | 88 | 87 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 85 | 84 | 84 | 83 | 83 | 84 | 83 | 83 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 86 | 86 | 86 |
| Miserable (%) | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 91 | 5 |
| 2 | 4 | 91 | 5 |
| 3 | 4 | 91 | 5 |
| 4 | 4 | 91 | 5 |
| 5 | 4 | 91 | 5 |
| 6 | 4 | 91 | 5 |
| 7 | 5 | 90 | 5 |
| 8 | 5 | 90 | 5 |
| 9 | 6 | 89 | 5 |
| 10 | 6 | 88 | 6 |
| 11 | 7 | 87 | 6 |
| 12 | 8 | 86 | 6 |
| 13 | 8 | 86 | 6 |
| 14 | 9 | 86 | 5 |
| 15 | 10 | 85 | 5 |
| 16 | 11 | 84 | 5 |
| 17 | 11 | 84 | 5 |
| 18 | 12 | 83 | 5 |
| 19 | 12 | 83 | 5 |
| 20 | 12 | 84 | 4 |
| 21 | 13 | 83 | 4 |
| 22 | 13 | 83 | 4 |
| 23 | 12 | 84 | 4 |
| 24 | 12 | 84 | 4 |
| 25 | 12 | 84 | 4 |
| 26 | 11 | 85 | 4 |
| 27 | 11 | 85 | 4 |
| 28 | 11 | 85 | 4 |
| 29 | 10 | 86 | 4 |
| 30 | 10 | 86 | 4 |
| 31 | 10 | 86 | 4 |
Wind in January
Winds average 21 km/h in January, the windiest month of the year.
Across January, daily wind ranges from about 21 km/h on the calmest days to 21 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
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| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 21 | breezy |
| 2 | 21 | breezy |
| 3 | 21 | breezy |
| 4 | 21 | breezy |
| 5 | 21 | breezy |
| 6 | 21 | breezy |
| 7 | 21 | breezy |
| 8 | 21 | breezy |
| 9 | 21 | breezy |
| 10 | 21 | breezy |
| 11 | 21 | breezy |
| 12 | 21 | breezy |
| 13 | 21 | breezy |
| 14 | 21 | breezy |
| 15 | 21 | breezy |
| 16 | 21 | breezy |
| 17 | 21 | breezy |
| 18 | 21 | breezy |
| 19 | 21 | breezy |
| 20 | 21 | breezy |
| 21 | 21 | breezy |
| 22 | 21 | breezy |
| 23 | 21 | breezy |
| 24 | 21 | breezy |
| 25 | 21 | breezy |
| 26 | 21 | breezy |
| 27 | 21 | breezy |
| 28 | 21 | breezy |
| 29 | 21 | breezy |
| 30 | 21 | breezy |
| 31 | 21 | breezy |
Sunrise & sunset in January
Daylight runs from about 11 h 48 min at the start of January to 11 h 48 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 0 minutes over January. Sunrise moves from 7:17 AM to 7:25 AM, and sunset from 7:02 PM to 7:14 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 7:17 | 7:17 | 7:18 | 7:18 | 7:18 | 7:19 | 7:19 | 7:20 | 7:20 | 7:20 | 7:21 | 7:21 | 7:21 | 7:22 | 7:22 | 7:22 | 7:23 | 7:23 | 7:23 | 7:23 | 7:24 | 7:24 | 7:24 | 7:24 | 7:24 | 7:25 | 7:25 | 7:25 | 7:25 | 7:25 | 7:25 |
| Sunset (PM) | 7:02 | 7:03 | 7:03 | 7:04 | 7:04 | 7:05 | 7:05 | 7:06 | 7:06 | 7:06 | 7:07 | 7:07 | 7:08 | 7:08 | 7:09 | 7:09 | 7:09 | 7:10 | 7:10 | 7:11 | 7:11 | 7:11 | 7:12 | 7:12 | 7:12 | 7:13 | 7:13 | 7:13 | 7:14 | 7:14 | 7:14 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.8 | 7:17 | 7:02 |
| 2 | 11.8 | 7:17 | 7:03 |
| 3 | 11.8 | 7:18 | 7:03 |
| 4 | 11.8 | 7:18 | 7:04 |
| 5 | 11.8 | 7:18 | 7:04 |
| 6 | 11.8 | 7:19 | 7:05 |
| 7 | 11.8 | 7:19 | 7:05 |
| 8 | 11.8 | 7:20 | 7:06 |
| 9 | 11.8 | 7:20 | 7:06 |
| 10 | 11.8 | 7:20 | 7:06 |
| 11 | 11.8 | 7:21 | 7:07 |
| 12 | 11.8 | 7:21 | 7:07 |
| 13 | 11.8 | 7:21 | 7:08 |
| 14 | 11.8 | 7:22 | 7:08 |
| 15 | 11.8 | 7:22 | 7:09 |
| 16 | 11.8 | 7:22 | 7:09 |
| 17 | 11.8 | 7:23 | 7:09 |
| 18 | 11.8 | 7:23 | 7:10 |
| 19 | 11.8 | 7:23 | 7:10 |
| 20 | 11.8 | 7:23 | 7:11 |
| 21 | 11.8 | 7:24 | 7:11 |
| 22 | 11.8 | 7:24 | 7:11 |
| 23 | 11.8 | 7:24 | 7:12 |
| 24 | 11.8 | 7:24 | 7:12 |
| 25 | 11.8 | 7:24 | 7:12 |
| 26 | 11.8 | 7:25 | 7:13 |
| 27 | 11.8 | 7:25 | 7:13 |
| 28 | 11.8 | 7:25 | 7:13 |
| 29 | 11.8 | 7:25 | 7:14 |
| 30 | 11.8 | 7:25 | 7:14 |
| 31 | 11.8 | 7:25 | 7:14 |
Solar energy in January
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in January, about 4.67 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 3.97 kWh/m² to a high of 6 kWh/m² in April across the year — January's 4.67 kWh/m² sits near the bottom.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.1 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 2 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 3 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 4 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 5 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 6 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 7 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 8 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 9 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 10 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 11 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 12 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 13 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 14 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 15 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 16 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 17 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 18 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 19 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 20 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 21 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 22 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 23 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 24 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 25 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 31 | 5.1 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Cukai
In January, Cukai sits inside its pacific typhoon and monsoon season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Cukai sits in the Pacific typhoon belt; the season peaks July–October.
Cukai's monsoon runs November–January, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is January a good time to visit Cukai?
Our two travel scores rate January for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
January is a reasonable time to visit Cukai for sightseeing.
What to pack for Cukai in January
From January's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In January, Cukai sees daytime highs around 26°C and nights near 25°C. Pack rain gear. Worth having: light clothes, sun protection and a windbreaker. About 23 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Cukai in January
The nearest coast averages about 27°C in January — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 27 km away) is warmest in May at about 30°C and coldest in January near 27°C.
The water stays above 20°C all year — warm enough for a swim any month.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 27 | 27 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 |
| Comfort | Warm | Warm | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Warm |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27 | Warm |
| Feb | 27 | Warm |
| Mar | 28 | Tropical |
| Apr | 30 | Tropical |
| May | 30 | Tropical |
| Jun | 30 | Tropical |
| Jul | 29 | Tropical |
| Aug | 29 | Tropical |
| Sep | 29 | Tropical |
| Oct | 29 | Tropical |
| Nov | 29 | Tropical |
| Dec | 28 | Warm |
UV index in Cukai in January
Clear-sky midday UV in January peaks around 12 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Cukai peaks around February 21 at about 14 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near June 21 at about 10 (extreme).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 12 | Extreme |
| Feb | 14 | Extreme |
| Mar | 14 | Extreme |
| Apr | 14 | Extreme |
| May | 13 | Extreme |
| Jun | 10 | Very high |
| Jul | 10 | Extreme |
| Aug | 12 | Extreme |
| Sep | 13 | Extreme |
| Oct | 12 | Extreme |
| Nov | 11 | Extreme |
| Dec | 11 | Extreme |
Air quality in Cukai in January
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where January falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Cukai is worst in September — around 27 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 2.3× the cleanest month (November, 12 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 22 | 22 | 27 | 20 | 12 | 12 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 13 | Moderate |
| Feb | 13 | Moderate |
| Mar | 13 | Moderate |
| Apr | 14 | Moderate |
| May | 17 | Moderate |
| Jun | 18 | Moderate |
| Jul | 22 | Moderate |
| Aug | 22 | Moderate |
| Sep | 27 | Moderate |
| Oct | 20 | Moderate |
| Nov | 12 | Good |
| Dec | 12 | Moderate |
Where is Cukai?
Cukai sits at 4.3°N, 103.4°E, 12 m above sea level, in Malaysia. The nearest listed city is Kertih, 30 km away.
Topography around Cukai
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Cukai.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Cukai has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 95 m around an average of 9 m above sea level; within 16 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 307 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,516 m.
The land around Cukai is covered by trees (36%) and artificial surfaces (33%) within 3 km, trees (51%) and water (36%) within 16 km, and trees (57%) and water (39%) within 80 km.
Malaysia travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 1
- Exercise Normal Precautions
- Power plugs
- Type C / G / M
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 32% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $13,125
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.0 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 95%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 0.7
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 22.5
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Upper middle
- World Bank
- English
- High
- EF EPI 581
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Cukai (4.25°, 103.4167°, elevation 12 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Tropical-cyclone seasons are the published climatological basin seasons (NOAA National Hurricane Center / regional warning centres). Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).