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Bintulu Climate

Bintulu is a city in Malaysia (11) with a population of about 151,617. Its average annual temperature is 26.9°C (80°F), with roughly 3347 mm of rain per year.

26.9°C

Avg Temp

3347

Precip (mm/yr)

May

Hottest Month

Jan

Coldest Month


Bintulu Climate

Bintulu has an average annual temperature of 26.9°C (80°F) and receives about 3347 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is May and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.

26.9°C

Avg Temp

3347

Precip (mm/yr)

May

Hottest Month

Jan

Coldest Month

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Avg temp (°C) Precipitation (mm)
Bintulu — monthly temperature & precipitation (1970–2000 normals) · Source: WorldClim 2.1
MonthAvg (°C/°F)Precip
January26° / 79°349 mm
February26° / 80°228 mm
March27° / 80°215 mm
April27° / 81°222 mm
May28° / 82°220 mm
June27° / 81°239 mm
July27° / 81°227 mm
August27° / 81°259 mm
September27° / 81°288 mm
October27° / 80°333 mm
November27° / 80°359 mm
December27° / 80°408 mm

1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.

Best time to visit Bintulu

The most comfortable months to visit Bintulu are typically March, February and April, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is May (around 31°C high). The coldest is January (near 23°C low). December is usually the wettest month.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The most comfortable months to visit Bintulu are typically March, February and April, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).

Bintulu, Malaysia has an average annual temperature of 26.9°C and about 3347 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is May and the coldest is January.

In May, the hottest month, daily highs in Bintulu average about 31°C (89°F).

Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.