Climate of Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia
Point-value climate at Kuching (Sarawak, Malaysia). Population approximately 570,407.
Located in Sarawak, Malaysia, Kuching has a tropical climate. Population approximately 570,407. Monthly average temperatures range from 26.2°C / 79.2°F in January to 27.6°C / 81.7°F in May, with rainfall varying from 190 mm / 7.5 in (July) to 707 mm / 27.8 in (January) — about 4142 mm / 163.1 in across the year. Kuching is the capital of Sarawak. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Kuching's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26.2°C79.2°F | 707 mm27.8″ | Tropical |
| February | 26.5°C79.7°F | 498 mm19.6″ | Tropical |
| March | 26.9°C80.4°F | 341 mm13.4″ | Tropical |
| April | 27.3°C81.1°F | 271 mm10.7″ | Tropical |
| May | 27.6°C81.7°F | 248 mm9.8″ | Tropical |
| June | 27.6°C81.7°F | 211 mm8.3″ | Tropical |
| July | 27.3°C81.1°F | 190 mm7.5″ | Tropical |
| August | 27.3°C81.1°F | 233 mm9.2″ | Tropical |
| September | 27.1°C80.8°F | 261 mm10.3″ | Tropical |
| October | 27°C80.6°F | 320 mm12.6″ | Tropical |
| November | 26.8°C80.2°F | 357 mm14.1″ | Tropical |
| December | 26.5°C79.7°F | 505 mm19.9″ | Tropical |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Kuching?
Kuching does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Kuching's warmest month is May at an average of 27.6°C / 81.7°F, and its driest month is July with about 190 mm / 7.5 in of rain.
What is the climate of Kuching?
Kuching, in Sarawak, Malaysia, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 26.2°C / 79.2°F in January to 27.6°C / 81.7°F in May. Annual rainfall is approximately 4142 mm / 163.1 in, with the wettest month being January (707 mm / 27.8 in) and the driest July (190 mm / 7.5 in).
What is the average temperature in Kuching in May?
The average temperature in Kuching in May is 27.6°C / 81.7°F, with rainfall of about 248 mm / 9.8 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Kuching?
The driest month in Kuching is July, with about 190 mm / 7.5 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 27.3°C / 81.1°F.
When is the wettest month in Kuching?
The wettest month in Kuching is January, with approximately 707 mm / 27.8 in of average monthly rainfall.