What’s the climate like in Tawau?
The current climate of Tawau features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 32°C during the day to lows of 31°C. The average yearly temperature is around 32°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 23°C and in the warmer months around 24°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Tawau in recent years was 36°C in March 2020. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 25°C in January 2015.
On average, Tawau receives 1456 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation annually.
Curious about the climate in other parts of Malaysia? Check out the weather and climate in places like Kuala Lumpur, Penang, or have a look at other destinations in Malaysia.
Best time to visit Tawau?
The best time to visit Tawau for sunny weather is February, March and May through October. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Tawau. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Tawau
The climate table of Tawau 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 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 142 | 79 | 109 | 121 | 109 | 92 | 117 | 120 | 116 | 113 | 164 | 174 |
| UV Index | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 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: 32°C
- Highest temperature: 32°C in February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December
- Lowest temperature: 31°C in January
- Precipitation: 1456 mm per year, averaging 121 mm per month
- Driest months: 79 mm in February, 92 mm in June and 109 mm in March
- Wettest months: 174 mm in December, 164 mm in November and 142 mm in January
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Average Temperature per Month in Tawau
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Tawau, 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 Tawau
This graph shows how much precipitation Tawau, 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 Tawau
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Tawau, Malaysia. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Tawau
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Tawau, 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 Tawau
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Tawau, 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 Tawau by Month
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