Sarawak weather in August
Are you planning a trip to Sarawak in August and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Sarawak in August?
Sarawak is a region in Malaysia. August in Sarawak generally has very warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.
The average maximum temperatures are very warm and range from 30°C in Miri to 33°C in Kuching. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 24°C in Kuching and 26°C in Miri. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Santubong with an average of 175 mm to heavy rainfall in Bintulu with 219 mm. Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 162 hours of sunlight expected in Kuching. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.
For a closer look at August's conditions in Sarawak, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Sarawak's yearly weather, check out our Sarawak climate page.
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What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Sarawak?
Kuching
In August Kuching generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Miri
In August Miri generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Sibu
In August Sibu generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Santubong
In August Santubong generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Bintulu
In August Bintulu generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Sarawak, in Malaysia.
Is August the best time to visit Sarawak?
In our view, August might not be the best time to travel to Sarawak with often poor weather in Kuching.
Generally speaking, July provides unpleasant weather in Kuching.
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