When to Go in Malaysia
Edit ThisIn Malaysia there are really 2
peak seasons, winter and summer. The peak winter period takes
place between the start of December until the end of January, and this
incorporates the Christmas, New Year's Day and Chinese New Year
holidays. The end of Ramadan changes dates depending on the year it
falls in. If wondering about Malaysia, when to go, then you are advised to check the date of the end of Ramadan because travel and accommodation may be well booked-up.
School Holiday Times
The Singaporean school holidays between May and June and between November and December mean that families are likely to take vacations at Malaysia's beach resorts. Malaysia's schoolchildren enjoy breaks from school in March, May, and August as well as in November to December.
The peak summer season takes place in June, July and August,
occasionally going on into September. During this period you may find
yourself competing with Middle Eastern families for hotel rooms and places at breakfast buffet tables because their children are on school vacation. When
considering when to go to Malaysia it is usually wiser to go between
September and November so that the places are not too busy. Both the
winter and peak seasons yield plenty of tourist traffic so it's best to
take that into consideration before you travel to the country.
Climate Issues
If you want to go to any of the
wonderful east coast resorts such as Pulau Perhentian or Pulau Tioman,
steer clear during the low season (November to March) as the monsoons
will tend to make the sea too dangerous for sports and beach
activities. Furthermore, it is touch and go whether you can even catch
a ferry to islands like Tioman because of the choppiness of the ocean.
The temperature is more or less the same in Malaysia all-year round,
so deciding when to visit Malaysia should not be affected by this
consideration. The only exception here is the hilly areas like the
Cameron Highlands where the temperature is markedly cooler and presents
a pleasurable respite from the heat of the cities and the beaches.
Holidays
Watch out that you don't make visit during official holidays because during such times government offices will be shut as well as some shops and restaurants, depending on the cultural background of the owner. This is particularly an issue during the end of Ramadan and during the Chinese New Year.
Tom Sykes
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February 09, 2010
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