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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

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Avg temp (°C) Precipitation (mm)
Sibu — monthly temperature & precipitation (1970–2000 normals) · Source: WorldClim 2.1
MonthAvg (°C/°F)Precip
January26° / 78°407 mm
February26° / 79°313 mm
March27° / 80°296 mm
April27° / 80°220 mm
May27° / 81°218 mm
June27° / 81°195 mm
July27° / 80°173 mm
August27° / 80°221 mm
September27° / 80°266 mm
October26° / 80°270 mm
November26° / 80°282 mm
December26° / 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.