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When is the best time to visit Tawau?
In general the best time to visit Tawau is probably May, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are April, May, December, 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 April, May, December. Average maximum temperatures are up to +86°F in May 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 October, November, December with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Tawau in different months
This is the average weather in Tawau 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 350 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 225 mm in May.
Climate in Tawau
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Tawau for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +91°F | +93°F | +93°F | +93°F | +93°F | +93°F | +91°F | +90°F | +91°F | +91°F | +91°F | +91°F |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +84°F | +84°F | +84°F | +86°F | +86°F | +84°F | +84°F | +84°F | +84°F | +84°F | +84°F | +84°F |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +72°F | +72°F | +72°F | +73°F | +73°F | +73°F | +70°F | +72°F | +72°F | +73°F | +73°F | +73°F |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 84 | 83 | 83 | 84 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 164 | 120 | 149 | 166 | 225 | 214 | 204 | 183 | 184 | 220 | 196 | 181 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 4 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 27 | 24 | 27 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 29 |
| 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 Tawau during the whole year:
The hottest month in Tawau is May with average maximum temperature going up to +86°F. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +77°F.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Tawau looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Tawau is December with average humidity going up to 85%. The least humid month is February with an average humidity of 83%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Tawau during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is March with approximately 1 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 149 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is May with approximately 31 rainy days and 225 mm of total precipitation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Tawau:
What is the hottest month in Tawau?
The hottest month in Tawau is May with average maximum temperature of +86°F.
What is the coldest month in Tawau?
The coldest month in Tawau is January with minimum temperatures of +77°F.
Is Tawau worth visiting in winter?
Winter in Tawau could be a good time to visit, as the weather is generally ok.
When does it rain the least in Tawau?
if you're looking to visit Tawau when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for May, October, June. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being February with only 120 mm of rain.
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Monthly weather in Tawau
Source of the data
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.
