Climate normals · 1970–2000
Sibu Climate
Sibu is a city in Malaysia (11) with a population of about 198,239. Its average annual temperature is 26.5°C (80°F), with roughly 3242 mm of rain per year.
26.5°C
Avg Temp
3242
Precip (mm/yr)
May
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Sibu Climate
Sibu has an average annual temperature of 26.5°C (80°F) and receives about 3242 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is May and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
26.5°C
Avg Temp
3242
Precip (mm/yr)
May
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 26° / 78° | 407 mm |
| February | 26° / 79° | 313 mm |
| March | 27° / 80° | 296 mm |
| April | 27° / 80° | 220 mm |
| May | 27° / 81° | 218 mm |
| June | 27° / 81° | 195 mm |
| July | 27° / 80° | 173 mm |
| August | 27° / 80° | 221 mm |
| September | 27° / 80° | 266 mm |
| October | 26° / 80° | 270 mm |
| November | 26° / 80° | 282 mm |
| December | 26° / 79° | 381 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 Sibu
The most comfortable months to visit Sibu 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 22°C low). January is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Sibu are typically July, June and August, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Sibu, Malaysia has an average annual temperature of 26.5°C and about 3242 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is May and the coldest is January.
In May, the hottest month, daily highs in Sibu average about 32°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.