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When is the best time to visit Kuching?
In general the best time to visit Kuching is probably August, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are June, July, August, while the coldest months are January, February, March.
Depending on the activities you want to experience, you may choose different months to visit:
- The best time for a sun tanning holiday is June, July, August. Average maximum temperatures are up to +88°F in August and it has 0 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during January - December.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is January, November, December with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Kuching in different months
This is the average weather in Kuching for each month based on historic data:
In January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December the weather is average. Expect around 264 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 408 mm in December.
Climate in Kuching
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Kuching for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +93°F | +93°F | +95°F | +95°F | +97°F | +97°F | +99°F | +99°F | +100°F | +99°F | +95°F | +93°F |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +82°F | +84°F | +84°F | +86°F | +88°F | +88°F | +88°F | +88°F | +86°F | +86°F | +84°F | +84°F |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +72°F | +72°F | +72°F | +72°F | +73°F | +72°F | +72°F | +72°F | +72°F | +73°F | +73°F | +72°F |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 88 | 87 | 87 | 86 | 86 | 85 | 84 | 84 | 85 | 87 | 88 | 88 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 396 | 291 | 295 | 289 | 260 | 193 | 178 | 208 | 261 | 328 | 360 | 408 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 26 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 26 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Kuching during the whole year:
The hottest month in Kuching is August with average maximum temperature going up to +88°F. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +75°F.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Kuching looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Kuching is December with average humidity going up to 88%. The least humid month is July with an average humidity of 84%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Kuching during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is July with approximately 0 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 178 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is December with approximately 26 rainy days and 408 mm of total precipitation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Kuching:
What is the hottest month in Kuching?
The hottest month in Kuching is August with average maximum temperature of +88°F.
What is the coldest month in Kuching?
The coldest month in Kuching is January with minimum temperatures of +75°F.
Is Kuching worth visiting in winter?
Winter in Kuching could be a good time to visit, as the weather is generally ok.
When does it rain the least in Kuching?
if you're looking to visit Kuching when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for December, January, November. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being July with only 178 mm of rain.
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Monthly weather in Kuching
Source of the data
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Kuching, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.
