Tawau Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
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 maximum day and minimum night temperature
With minimal seasonal shifts, Tawau experiences a constant climate year-round. Typically, average maximum 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 lows often dropping to around 25°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
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
The average number of days each month with precipitation
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. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
partly cloudy and thunder partly cloudy and thunder partly cloudy and chance of rainForecast for Tawau
2 m/s
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2 m/s
Select a Month of Interest
Check the weather conditions for any month in Tawau.
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:
April has an average maximum temperature of 31°C and is the hottest month of the year.
The coolest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 31°C.
June tops the wettest month list with 233 mm of rainfall.
February is the driest month with 142 mm of precipitation.
May is the sunniest month with an average of 232 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.
