Climate normals · 1970–2000
Tawau Climate
Tawau is a city in Malaysia (16) with a population of about 372,615. Its average annual temperature is 27°C (81°F), with roughly 2090 mm of rain per year.
27°C
Avg Temp
2090
Precip (mm/yr)
May
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Tawau Climate
Tawau has an average annual temperature of 27°C (81°F) and receives about 2090 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is May and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
27°C
Avg Temp
2090
Precip (mm/yr)
May
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 27° / 80° | 120 mm |
| February | 27° / 80° | 119 mm |
| March | 27° / 81° | 133 mm |
| April | 27° / 81° | 152 mm |
| May | 28° / 82° | 209 mm |
| June | 27° / 81° | 177 mm |
| July | 27° / 80° | 215 mm |
| August | 27° / 81° | 206 mm |
| September | 27° / 81° | 177 mm |
| October | 27° / 81° | 198 mm |
| November | 27° / 81° | 195 mm |
| December | 27° / 80° | 189 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 Tawau
The most comfortable months to visit Tawau are typically January, February and March, 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). July is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Tawau are typically January, February and March, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Tawau, Malaysia has an average annual temperature of 27°C and about 2090 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is May and the coldest is January.
In May, the hottest month, daily highs in Tawau average about 31°C (88°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.