Tawau Temperatures: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights
On this page, we’ll explore Tawau’s temperature statistics in detail, including day and night variations and monthly averages. We’ll also compare the annual temperature to other cities in Malaysia.
Monthly Temperature Averages
Year-round, Tawau experiences a consistently very warm climate. Typically, 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 temperatures generally dropping to 25°C, particularly during the colder months.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Tawau by month:
The lowest temperatures typically occur between 4 AM and 6 AM, while the peak temperatures are generally observed around 3 PM, coinciding with the sun’s strongest heating effect. April, the city’s warmest month, enjoys 221 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
January, the city’s coldest month, sees about 173 mm of rainfall spread over roughly 21 days. It records 180 hours of sunshine of sunshine.
Annual Temperatures in Malaysia Compared
The map below shows the annual temperature across Malaysia. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.
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Tawau Temperatures Compared World Wide
Tawau’s average annual maximum temperature is 31°C. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
Seville, Spain, stands out with its warm Mediterranean climate and an average annual temperature of 23°C.
Interlaken, Switzerland, the average annual temperature is significantly lower at 8°C, with mild summers and very cold winters.
Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with an average annual temperature of 23°C, featuring hot summers and mild winters.
In Brisbane, Australia, the average annual temperature is 26°C, making it warmer than Sydney.
How are these Temperatures Measured?
Generally, temperature data depicting climate is usually given over a 30-year average in order to reduce short-term fluctuations and reveal better long-term trends in climate conditions.
This temperature data is taken from land-based thermometers, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. These measurements are transmitted to weather stations and climate centers around the globe where they are processed, averaged, and analyzed in order to monitor the trends and create climate models.
Temperatures in the Mountains
Although not all regions have mountains, elevated areas exhibit distinct temperature variations.
- Sun Exposure: Sunlit slopes tend to be warmer, while shaded areas remain cooler.
- Altitude Effects: Temperatures drop by approximately 6°C for every 1,000 meters of elevation, creating distinct microclimates.
For more detailed information about Tawau’s weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity levels, visit our Tawau climate page.
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