What’s the climate like in Sarawak?
The current climate of Sarawak features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 33°C during the day to lows of 31°C. The average yearly temperature is around 33°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 24°C and in the warmer months around 24°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Sarawak in recent years was 37°C in August 2019. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 24°C in December 2022.
On average, Sarawak receives 3475 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, UK gets 701 mm of precipitation annually.
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Best time to visit Sarawak?
The best time to visit Sarawak for pleasant to warm weather is January through December. There might be some rain during this period, but the temperatures are just right for exploring Sarawak.
Climate Table of Sarawak
The climate table of Sarawak shows the average temperatures, precipitation, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 31 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 413 | 459 | 276 | 265 | 225 | 257 | 202 | 244 | 187 | 256 | 305 | 386 |
| UV Index | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 33°C
- Highest temperature: 33°C in April, May, June, July, August, September and October
- Lowest temperature: 31°C in January and February
- Precipitation: 3475 mm per year, averaging 290 mm per month
- Driest months: 187 mm in September, 202 mm in July and 225 mm in May
- Wettest months: 459 mm in February, 413 mm in January and 386 mm in December
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Average Temperature per Month in Sarawak
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Sarawak, Malaysia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Sarawak
This graph shows how much precipitation Sarawak, Malaysia, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Sarawak
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Sarawak, Malaysia. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Sarawak
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Sarawak, Malaysia. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Sarawak
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Sarawak, Malaysia, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Sarawak by Month
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