Sarawak weather in December
Planning a getaway to Sarawak this December and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Sarawak in December?
Sarawak is a region in Malaysia. December in Sarawak generally has very warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.
You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 31°C and nighttime temperatures around 23°C in Kuching. The temperatures mentioned for both day and night are typical averages. However some days might get even hotter. It's best to stay prepared by wearing cloths suitable for the warmth.
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Miri with an average of 305 mm to heavy rainfall in Kuching with 430 mm. Based on climate data from the last 30 years, Kuching receives the most rainfall during this month of the year. Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 139 hours of sunlight anticipated in Kuching. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Sarawak in December, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Sarawak climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Sarawak?
Kuching
In December Kuching generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Miri
In December Miri generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Sibu
In December Sibu generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Santubong
In December Santubong generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Bintulu
In December Bintulu generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°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 December the best time to visit Sarawak?
In our view, December might not be the best time to travel to Sarawak with often poor weather in Kuching.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July offering mostly unpleasant weather in Kuching.
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