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Bintulu Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Bintulu has relatively stable weather with very warm temperatures. It is also known for its large amounts of rainfall. Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

In Bintulu temperatures are generally consistent throughout the year. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 32°C in May to a very warm 31°C in the coolest month, January.

Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 24°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Bintulu experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 3060 mm of precipitation annually. Bintulu offers a pleasant mix of wetter and slightly drier months. The difference in precipitation between December (365 mm) and July (193 mm) is not too significant, making the climate enjoyable for visitors and residents alike.

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

Bintulu offers a pleasant mix of sunny and slightly overcast days. The difference in sunshine hours between May (6.9 hours daily) and January (4.8 hours daily) provides a bit of variety for visitors and residents. 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 January, reaching 86%. In March, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 84%. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year

Forecast for Bintulu

Sun   Dec 22
30°C | 25°C
SW 4 m/s
45 mm
broken clouds and rain

broken clouds and rain

hourly forecast
Mon   Dec 23
31°C | 24°C
W 3 m/s
2.1 mm
broken clouds and rain

broken clouds and rain

hourly forecast
Tue   Dec 24
31°C | 24°C
NW 3 m/s
3 mm
broken clouds and thunder

broken clouds and thunder

hourly forecast
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The best time of year to visit Bintulu in Malaysia

Bintulu has high temperatures year round ranging between 30°C and 32°C.
The average rainfall figures in Bintulu 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 May which is the sunniest month of the year.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the hottest month in Bintulu?
    May has an average maximum temperature of 32°C and is the hottest month of the year.
  • Which is the coolest month in Bintulu?
    The coolest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 31°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Bintulu?
    December tops the wettest month list with 365 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Bintulu?
    July is the driest month with 193 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Bintulu?
    May is the sunniest month with an average of 206 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.

     

     


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