AI-generatedPort Dickson at a glance
- Best time
- All year
- Warmest month
- Mar · 33°
- Warmest sea
- May · 30.4°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,090 h
- Rain a year
- 2,515 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Elevation
- 0 m
Climate in Port Dickson
Port Dickson has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. March is the warmest month with average highs of 33 °C, while December is the coolest at 31 °C. With around 2,090 hours of sunshine a year, Port Dickson is moderately sunny; February is the sunniest month with 6.6 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Port Dickson
The best time to visit Port Dickson is all year round. The sea reaches 30.4 °C in May, but frequent rain gets in the way of a classic beach holiday. From March to April it can get very hot, with highs of up to 33 °C. The wettest month is November with 327 mm of precipitation.
Port Dickson through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Port Dickson in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 33 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 76 rainy days in all
Port Dickson in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 32 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 73 rainy days in all
Port Dickson in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 32 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 5.2 h of sun a day
- 80 rainy days in all
Port Dickson in winter
Dec – Feb
Good
- 31–33 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 64 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Mar – Apr
Highs of 33 °C or more
Rainy months
All year
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: all year
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 26°
- Midday, 13:00: about 31°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 32°
- Evening, 20:00: about 29°
- Night, 23:00: about 27°
06:5619:00
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:44–07:24 · evening 18:33–19:13
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:36–06:44 · evening 19:13–19:21
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Port Dickson compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs stay at about 32° from start to end.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 32° | 32° |
| Night-time low | 24° | 24° |
| Sea | 30° | 30° |
| Daylight | 12.1 h | 12.0 h |
What is the weather like in Port Dickson in October?
In October, Port Dickson is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.7 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 27 days, adding up to 256 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Port Dickson.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 4 min06:56 – 19:00
- UV index
- 14 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 15 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 88 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 31 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+8offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %87 %
- Seaweight 25 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %38 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %0 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Port Dickson
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
October and February bring similar holiday weather to Port Dickson (score 63 and 66). In February, days are 1 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 1 °C cooler in February. February has 11 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in February.
| Month | October | February |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 63 | 66 |
| Daytime high | 32° | 33° |
| Night-time low | 24° | 25° |
| Sea | 29.7° | 28.4° |
| Sunshine | 5.3 h | 6.6 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 27 | 16better |
| Rainfall | 256 mm | 94 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 31 | 28better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Port Dickson month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
65January32° · Sea 29° · 5.7 h
In January, Port Dickson is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 21 days, adding up to 168 mm. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Port Dickson.
Port Dickson in January66February33° · Sea 28° · 6.6 h
In February, Port Dickson is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 94 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Port Dickson.
Port Dickson in February61March33° · Sea 29° · 6.4 h
In March, Port Dickson is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.0 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 23 days, adding up to 154 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Port Dickson.
Port Dickson in March60April33° · Sea 30° · 6.0 h
In April, Port Dickson is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.8 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 26 days, adding up to 213 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Port Dickson.
Port Dickson in April60May33° · Sea 30° · 5.9 h
In May, Port Dickson is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 30.4 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 27 days, adding up to 210 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Port Dickson.
Port Dickson in May63June32° · Sea 30° · 6.0 h
In June, Port Dickson is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 30.4 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 23 days, adding up to 180 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Port Dickson.
Port Dickson in June66July32° · Sea 30° · 5.9 h
In July, Port Dickson is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 30.1 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 24 days, adding up to 191 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Port Dickson.
Port Dickson in July65August32° · Sea 30° · 5.7 h
In August, Port Dickson is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.9 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 26 days, adding up to 225 mm. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Port Dickson.
Port Dickson in August64September32° · Sea 30° · 5.5 h
In September, Port Dickson is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.7 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 25 days, adding up to 230 mm. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Port Dickson.
Port Dickson in September63October32° · Sea 30° · 5.3 h
In October, Port Dickson is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.7 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 27 days, adding up to 256 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Port Dickson.
Port Dickson in October63November32° · Sea 30° · 4.8 h
In November, Port Dickson is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.6 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 4.8 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 29 days, adding up to 327 mm. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Port Dickson.
Port Dickson in November64December31° · Sea 29° · 4.9 h
In December, Port Dickson is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.2 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 27 days, adding up to 267 mm. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Port Dickson.
Port Dickson in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Port Dickson
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
HotOctober: nights around 24°. Hot nights: air conditioning makes sleeping much easier. Muggy on about 31 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (24°), the warmest in May (25°). Nights stay tropical all year (20 °C and more), so a room with air conditioning or at least a fan pays off. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) all year, on about 365 days a year.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 65 | 32° | 24° | 28.5° | 5.7 h | 21 | 168 |
| FebruaryFeb | 66 | 33° | 25° | 28.4° | 6.6 h | 16 | 94 |
| MarchMar | 61 | 33° | 25° | 29.0° | 6.4 h | 23 | 154 |
| AprilApr | 60 | 33° | 25° | 29.8° | 6.0 h | 26 | 213 |
| MayMay | 60 | 33° | 25° | 30.4° | 5.9 h | 27 | 210 |
| JuneJun | 63 | 32° | 25° | 30.4° | 6.0 h | 23 | 180 |
| JulyJul | 66 | 32° | 25° | 30.1° | 5.9 h | 24 | 191 |
| AugustAug | 65 | 32° | 25° | 29.9° | 5.7 h | 26 | 225 |
| SeptemberSep | 64 | 32° | 24° | 29.7° | 5.5 h | 25 | 230 |
| OctoberOct | 63 | 32° | 24° | 29.7° | 5.3 h | 27 | 256 |
| NovemberNov | 63 | 32° | 24° | 29.6° | 4.8 h | 29 | 327 |
| DecemberDec | 64 | 31° | 24° | 29.2° | 4.9 h | 27 | 267 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
2.52° N, 101.80° E · 0 m · Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Sea temperature
Sea temperature in Port Dickson
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 29.3 – 30.2 °C
Swimming season: all year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Port Dickson ranges from 28.4 °C in February to 30.4 °C in May. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in May, while the air already peaks in March. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in May, eight out of ten years were between 30.1 and 30.9 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 28.5° | 27.9° | 29.0° | warm |
| FebruaryFeb | 28.4° | 27.8° | 29.0° | warm |
| MarchMar | 29.0° | 28.4° | 29.5° | very warm |
| AprilApr | 29.8° | 29.3° | 30.3° | very warm |
| MayMay | 30.4° | 30.1° | 30.9° | very warm |
| JuneJun | 30.4° | 30.1° | 30.8° | very warm |
| JulyJul | 30.1° | 29.7° | 30.5° | very warm |
| AugustAug | 29.9° | 29.6° | 30.3° | very warm |
| SeptemberSep | 29.7° | 29.4° | 30.1° | very warm |
| OctoberOct | 29.7° | 29.3° | 30.2° | very warm |
| NovemberNov | 29.6° | 29.2° | 30.1° | very warm |
| DecemberDec | 29.2° | 28.6° | 29.8° | very warm |
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Port Dickson
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 5.3 of 12.1 hours of daylight in Port Dickson, 44 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain
Rain in Port Dickson: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Port Dickson has about 27 rainy days with 256 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Port Dickson
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 14 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in September (UV 14).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 10 min
- Fair skin
- about 10 min
- Light brown skin
- about 15 min
- Olive skin
- about 20 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind & clouds
Wind and clouds in Port Dickson
How breezy and how cloudy Port Dickson is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Port Dickson typically peaks at 15 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
The daily breeze rarely reaches Beaufort 4 (20 km/h), so wind sports depend on single windy days.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 88 % of the sky over Port Dickson: mostly overcast, with about 5.3 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat & humidity
Heat and humidity in Port Dickson
How often the day gets hot in Port Dickson (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, it is hot in Port Dickson every day, with an average daytime high of 32 °C: hot and muggy. Plan outdoor activities for the morning and evening, drink a lot and take breaks in the cool.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Planning a trip to Port Dickson
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Port Dickson in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Port Dickson has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 65) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 60).
- 60
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 33 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 25 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Frequent rain
- 61
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 33 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 65
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 32 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 5.8 h of sun a day
- 25 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 63
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 32 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 5.3 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 65
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Good
- 32 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 5.3 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 13 h 20 min
- Distance
- 10,630 km
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Jet lag
- About 7 days (7 h east)
Rule of thumb for flying east: for a few days before, go to bed and get up a little earlier, and get plenty of morning light at your destination.
Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Good to know: Malaysia
- Currency
- Malaysian Ringgit (MYR)
- Language
- Malay
- Sockets
- Type G · 240 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the left
- Dialling code
- +60
- Emergency number
- 999
UK plugs fit
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Port Dickson vs Seremban
In October Port Dickson has the better holiday weather (score 63 vs 58). During the day it is about as warm in Seremban as in Port Dickson.
| in October | Port Dickson | Seremban |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 63 | 58 |
| Daytime high | 32° | 32° |
| Sea | 30° | no sea nearby |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 27 | 26 |
| Best time | All year | Jun – Feb |
Through the year
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Malaysia in October: the best places
In October, Port Dickson ranks 6 of 31 destinations in this country.
- Semporna30°29°68
- 2Labuan31°30°67
- 3Lahad Datu31°30°67
- 4Langkawi (Kuah)31°30°66
- 5Kangar31°30°65
- 6Port DicksonThis page32°30°63
- 7Limbang32°30°63
- 8Port Klang33°30°58
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Frequently asked questions about Port Dickson
When is the best time to visit Port Dickson?
The best time to visit Port Dickson is all year round. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Port Dickson?
The sea temperature in Port Dickson ranges from 28.4 °C in February to 30.4 °C in May. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Port Dickson in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 29.7 °C – almost as warm as a bath.
What is the warmest month in Port Dickson?
March is the warmest month, with average highs of 33 °C and nights around 25 °C. December is the coolest month at 31 °C.
When does it rain most in Port Dickson?
The wettest month is November with 327 mm of precipitation. The driest month is February with 94 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Port Dickson get?
Port Dickson gets around 2,090 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is February with 6.6 hours a day; in November there are 4.8 hours a day.
What time zone is Port Dickson in?
Port Dickson is on UTC+8 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Port Dickson?
A nonstop flight from London to Port Dickson takes about 13 h 20 min, for a straight-line distance of about 10,630 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for Port Dickson?
Port Dickson has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 65) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 60). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 60, May half-term 61, summer holidays 65, October half-term 63, Christmas holidays 65.