Climate normals · 1970–2000
Kuching Climate
Kuching is a city in Malaysia (11) with a population of about 402,738. Its average annual temperature is 26.8°C (80°F), with roughly 4155 mm of rain per year.
26.8°C
Avg Temp
4155
Precip (mm/yr)
May
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Kuching Climate
Kuching has an average annual temperature of 26.8°C (80°F) and receives about 4155 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is May and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
26.8°C
Avg Temp
4155
Precip (mm/yr)
May
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 26° / 79° | 721 mm |
| February | 26° / 79° | 513 mm |
| March | 27° / 80° | 345 mm |
| April | 27° / 81° | 269 mm |
| May | 28° / 82° | 246 mm |
| June | 27° / 81° | 202 mm |
| July | 27° / 81° | 191 mm |
| August | 27° / 81° | 231 mm |
| September | 27° / 80° | 258 mm |
| October | 27° / 80° | 316 mm |
| November | 27° / 80° | 354 mm |
| December | 26° / 79° | 509 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 Kuching
The most comfortable months to visit Kuching are typically July, June and August, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is May (around 32°C high). The coldest is January (near 23°C low). January is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Kuching are typically July, June and August, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Kuching, Malaysia has an average annual temperature of 26.8°C and about 4155 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is May and the coldest is January.
In May, the hottest month, daily highs in Kuching average about 32°C (90°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.