If you plan to visit Tawau in August, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +84°F during the day and approximately 0 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 31 rainy days in the month and around 183 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
☀️
+84°F
Avg. max. temperature
+72°F
Min.
+90°F
Max.
183 mm
Total precipitation
85%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
0 ☀️
Sunny Days
0 ⛅️
Cloudy
31 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Tawau has OK weather in August.
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Average temperature in Tawau in August
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Tawau for August based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +90°F during the day to a minimum of +77°F during the night, the temperature in August averages around +86°F.
The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +88°F to +88°F.
Is Tawau warm or cold in August?
Tawau is typically warm in August.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +84°F to +84°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +77°F to +77°F.
It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.
Take a look at how August is compared to other months in Tawau:
Climate in Tawau in August
Tawau weather looks like this, on average, in August and the surrounding months.
July
August
September
Avg. temperature
+84°F
+84°F
+84°F
Min. temperature
+70°F
+72°F
+72°F
Max. temperature
+91°F
+90°F
+91°F
Rainfall
204 mm
183 mm
184 mm
Wind
1 m/s
1 m/s
1 m/s
Humidity
85%
85%
85%
Air pressure
1009 HPa
1009 HPa
1009 HPa
Sunny days
0
0
0
Cloudy days
0
0
0
Rainy days
31
31
30
Snowy days
0
0
0
August weather is still as ok as in July.The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +84°F for average maximum temperature during the day.As August arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 204 mm to 183 mm.Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 85%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during August, staying around 1 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 0 sunny days during the month.
September brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Tawau in August based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 1 m/s getting up to 3 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Tawau is gradually increasing during August, going from 2 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during August in Tawau based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 97% chance of rain on an average day in August, with total rainfall of approximately 294 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 59 mm, which is considered heavy rain.August is a pretty wet month with over 30 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how August is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Tawau wettest month is May, where a typical day has a 100% chance of precipitation and 225 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 86% chance of precipitation and 120 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last August in Tawau?
This is the weather in Tawau in August 2024:
1 August
☀️
+88°F
2 August
🌧️
+89°F
3 August
☁️
+88°F
4 August
☀️
+88°F
5 August
🌧️
+88°F
6 August
☁️
+89°F
7 August
🌧️
+86°F
8 August
🌧️
+89°F
9 August
🌧️
+89°F
10 August
☁️
+88°F
11 August
🌧️
+86°F
12 August
🌧️
+84°F
13 August
🌧️
+85°F
14 August
🌧️
+84°F
15 August
🌧️
+86°F
16 August
☁️
+83°F
17 August
🌧️
+84°F
18 August
🌧️
+84°F
19 August
🌧️
+85°F
20 August
🌧️
+84°F
21 August
🌧️
+87°F
22 August
☁️
+83°F
23 August
☁️
+87°F
24 August
☁️
+88°F
25 August
🌧️
+89°F
26 August
🌧️
+89°F
27 August
🌧️
+87°F
28 August
🌧️
+87°F
29 August
☁️
+87°F
30 August
🌧️
+88°F
31 August
🌧️
+88°F
In August 2024 Tawau had 2 sunny days, 8 cloudy days, and 21 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +86°F, with an absolute maximum of +90°F and a minimum of +82°F. The average humidity was 82%, with a maximum of 94% and a minimum of 59%. The average wind speed was 1 m/s, with a maximum of 5 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in August?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Tawau climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Tawau in August has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1984 (+82°F) and the highest in 2019 (+88°F). The driest year was 2002 with only 1424 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2022 with 3063 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Tawau in August:
Is August a good time to visit Tawau?
It’s always a good time to visit Tawau, but the weather is changeable in August, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Tawau in August?
August is warm in Tawau. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.
Is Tawau rainy in August?
Tawau is often rainy in August. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Tawau in August?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Tawau in August, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
Other cities in Malaysia
Check out the weather for other cities in Malaysia.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Tawau, 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.
