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Tawau Climate by Month

Tawau has a steady very warm climate throughout the year. It is also known for its large amounts of rainfall. Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.

Average day and night temperature

With minimal seasonal shifts, Tawau experiences a constant climate year-round. Typically, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 31°C in April to a very warm 31°C in the coolest month, January. Nights are cooler, with temperatures generally dropping to 25°C, particularly during the colder months.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Tawau has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 2375 mm of rainfall per year. Tawau offers a pleasant mix of wetter and slightly drier months. The difference in precipitation between June (233 mm) and February (142 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

Sunshine over the year

Tawau offers a pleasant mix of sunny and slightly overcast days. The difference in sunshine hours between May (7.7 hours daily) and January (6.0 hours daily) provides a bit of variety for visitors and residents.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The best time of year to visit Tawau in Malaysia

Tawau has high temperatures year round ranging between 30°C and 31°C.
The average rainfall figures in Tawau 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 Tawau?
    April has an average maximum temperature of 31°C and is the hottest month of the year.
  • Which is the coolest month in Tawau?
    The coolest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 31°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Tawau?
    June tops the wettest month list with 233 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Tawau?
    February is the driest month with 142 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Tawau?
    May is the sunniest month with an average of 232 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Tawau

    Thu   Nov 21
    33°C | 24°C
    E 14 km/h
    3.5 mm
    broken clouds and small chance of rain

    broken clouds and small chance of rain

    Fri   Nov 22
    32°C | 24°C
    SE 11 km/h
    1 mm
    partly cloudy and small chance of rain

    partly cloudy and small chance of rain

    Sat   Nov 23
    32°C | 25°C
    SE 11 km/h
    14 mm
    broken clouds and thunder

    broken clouds and thunder