Kuching Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Kuching maintains a fairly consistent very warm average temperature.
It also has a relatively rainy climate with high levels of precipitation.
Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Kuching temperatures are generally consistent throughout the year. On average, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 33°C in May to a very warm 31°C in January.
Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching 23°C in January. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Kuching experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 3638 mm of precipitation annually. The seasons in Kuching, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, December, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 430 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 30 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, July, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 190 mm over 17 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Kuching Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Kuching enjoys sunny spells year-round. July sees up to 5.5 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. January, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 4.3 hours of sun despite this cloudier time of the year. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 89%. In June, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 83%. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The average wind speed over the year ranges from 1 m/s to 1 m/s. It is lower in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December and higher in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
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The best time of year to visit Kuching in Malaysia
Kuching has high temperatures year round ranging between 30°C and 32°C.The average rainfall figures in Kuching are quite high. Throughout the year, you have a chance of prolonged precipitation. So no matter what time of year you go, you will always have to deal with a high number of rainy days. This makes it more challenging to point out the best time of year to visit. If we needed to pick one month we would choose July which is the sunniest month of the year.
Other facts from our historical weather data:
May has an average maximum temperature of 33°C and is the hottest month of the year.
The coolest month is October with an average maximum temperature of 31°C.
December tops the wettest month list with 430 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 190 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 166 hours of sunshine.
No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.
