Pahang, Malaysia
Pekan
Pekan is a town in Pahang, Malaysia, close to the sea. It has a population of about 31,826. The climate is classified as tropical rainforest (Köppen Af), with .
Now27°C
Best timeJan–Mar
Population31,826
Local time01:10
3.48° N, 103.40° EElevation 11 mUTC+8 · Malaysia Time
October: high / low29° / 25°
Rain this month235mm
Sea this month29°
Best timeJan–Mar
Best: Jan–Mar. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Pekan at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:51 · 18:5112 h 00 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaning gibbous91% · Moonrise 21:54Next holiday8 NovemberDiwaliNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJan–Mar
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month30°C
Average high in May
Coolest month24°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthAugust
137 mm of rain
Driest monthJune
123 mm of rain
Warmest sea30°C
May
Weather in Pekan
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
27°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 7 km/h · humidity 90%
Today29 Oct28°26°11.9 mm
Fri30 Oct29°25°9.5 mm
Sat31 Oct29°24°2.6 mm
Sun1 Nov30°26°1.6 mm
Mon2 Nov29°25°6.3 mm
Tue3 Nov29°25°4.6 mm
Wed4 Nov30°24°6.3 mm
Thu5 Nov29°25°5.6 mm
Fri6 Nov30°25°10.8 mm
When to go to Pekan
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 48 | 49 | 46 | 43 | 38 | 39 | 41 | 40 | 39 | 38 | 40 | 43 |
| High | 27° | 28° | 29° | 29° | 30° | 30° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 27° |
| Low | 24° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 26° | 26° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 24° |
| Rain (mm) | 402 | 169 | 211 | 160 | 148 | 123 | 125 | 137 | 149 | 235 | 420 | 798 |
| Wet days | 22 | 17 | 22 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 27 |
| Sea | 28° | 28° | 29° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° |
What's on in Pekan
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Pekan
Outdoors around Pekan
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Royal Pekan Golf ClubGolf courses
2.8 kmNature around Pekan
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Malaysia seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Pekan
Universities and research institutes
Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan AbdullahUniversity or college · founded 2002
DRB-HICOM University of Automotive MalaysiaUniversity or college · founded 2010
Kolej Komuniti PekanUniversity or college
Towns and villages around Pekan
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Kampong Permatang Ara0.1 kmKampung Ketapang0.6 kmKampung Ketapang Tengah0.7 kmKampung Gelang0.8 kmPulau Simpan1.3 kmKampung Hulu Parit1.4 kmKampung Parit Tengah1.5 kmKampung Alur Ara1.7 kmKampung Pancur1.8 kmKampung Permatang Lembing1.9 kmKampung Padang Manggis1.9 kmKampung Pulau Maulana2 kmKampung Alur Akar2.1 kmPulau Panglima Mansor2.2 kmKampung Ketapang Hilir2.3 kmKampung Penadah2.3 kmPulau Awang Ghani2.5 kmKampung Hulu Air Hitam2.6 kmKampong Perdah2.6 kmKampung Pekan Seberang2.7 kmKampung Padang Buluh2.7 kmPulau Tengku Muda2.8 kmKampung Pulau Jawa2.9 kmKampung Keledang2.9 kmKampung Makam Condong2.9 kmPeramu3 kmKampung Mengkasar3.1 kmTaman Sri Maulana3.1 kmKampung Permatang Pauh3.3 kmKampung Baharu3.3 kmKampung Permatang Pasir3.5 kmKampong Kelat Rendang3.7 kmKampung Pulau Tambun3.7 kmKeledang3.8 kmKampung Batu Satu Peramu4 kmKampung Pasir Panjang4.7 kmPeramu Jaya4.8 kmKampung Alur Pasir4.9 kmKampung Peramu Jaya Satu5 kmKampung Pulau Keladi5.1 kmKampung Durian Sebatang5.2 kmTaman Lembaga Kemajuan Negeri Pahang5.4 kmKampung Kubang Sawa5.4 kmPermatang Becai5.5 kmPermatang Pauh5.8 kmKampung Permatang Arang5.8 kmKubang Berdarah5.9 kmTaman Sri Jambu6 kmKampung Jalan Tegak6.1 kmKampung Jambu6.1 kmKampung Tanjung Sekokoh6.3 kmBandar Baru Peramu Jaya6.6 kmRancangan Rumah Banjir6.6 kmKampung Marhum6.6 kmKampung Benta6.8 kmKampung Seberang6.8 kmKampung Kalung6.9 kmPerkampungan Dato Shahbandar6.9 kmKampung Beruas6.9 kmKampung Sekokoh7 kmKampung Sungai Miang7 kmTaman Perdana7.1 kmKampung Sungai Air Tawar7.4 kmTaman Mentiga Jaya7.7 kmMakam Diraja Kampung Mahrum7.8 kmKampung Langgar8.2 kmPerkampungan Sepekan Jaya8.4 kmKampung Tanjung Agas8.4 kmKampung Tok Laut8.6 kmKampung Peramu Jaya Dua8.6 kmTanjung Habib Hassan8.7 kmKuala Pahang8.8 kmKampung Lancang8.9 kmKampung Permatang Nangka8.9 kmKampung Belatung9 kmKampung Tanjung Langgar9.1 kmKampung Peramu Jaya Tiga9.2 kmKampong Tanjong Medang9.2 kmKampung Tanjung Medang Tengah9.7 kmKampung Nyiur Manis9.8 km
Pekan from above
Around Pekan13 places to see, do and reach nearby
Pahang RiverNature9.2 kmPantai HiburanNature23 kmMartin RidgeNature24 kmHarris ShoalNature24 kmSultan Abu Bakar MuseumMuseum1.5 kmWater Craft GalleryMuseum1.5 kmTunku Azizah Royal Craft VillageMuseum4.0 kmKuala PahangPlace8.8 kmKuantanPlace37 kmBukit IbamPlace59 kmGambangPlace41 kmNenasiPlace39 kmFELDA ChiniPlace52 km
Getting to Pekan
Kuantan AirportKUA
39 kmTioman AirportTOD
112 kmMalacca International AirportMKZ
186 kmPlaces near Pekan
Places with a climate like Pekan
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Pekan?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and March offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Pekan.
What is the hottest month in Pekan?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 26°C.
What is the coldest month in Pekan?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the rainiest month in Pekan?
August is the wettest month with about 137 mm of precipitation on 30 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Pekan?
The sea is warmest in May at about 30°C and coolest in January at about 28°C.