Weather in March in Sarawak
Thinking about venturing to Sarawak this March and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Sarawak in March?
Sarawak is a region in Malaysia. March in Sarawak generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.
Temperatures
During the day the temperature is warm in Miri at 30°C and very warm in Sibu at 32°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 24°C in Sibu and 25°C in Miri. The temperatures mentioned for daytime and nighttime are general averages. However there can be days that surpass these temperatures. So equip yourself with clothing that can handle the potential heat.
Precipitation
In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Miri with an average of 115 mm to heavy rainfall in Kuching with 286 mm.Average sunshine
Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 148 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 March, 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 March for the 5 most popular destinations in Sarawak?
Kuching
In March Kuching 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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Miri
In March Miri generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Sibu
In March Sibu 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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Santubong
In March 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 March 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 March the best time to visit Sarawak?
In our opinion, March may not be the ideal time to visit Sarawak due to the typically poor weather in Kuching.
On average, the best time to visit Sarawak is in July with generally unpleasant weather in Kuching.
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