Sarawak weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Sarawak, Malaysia. Like most weather services, we show Sarawak at one spot: Kuching, its largest city. At 8:45 AM local time it was showers and 25°C (76°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 9 AM (5.3 mm total). Best months for weather: May–Aug.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 100%
- Chance of rain
- 67%
- Rain
- 0.9 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 9 AM (5.3 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May–AugOff season Oct–Apr
About Kuching weather
Is it raining in Kuching right now?
Yes. It’s showers and 25° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 9 AM (5.3 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Kuching this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 29–32° and lows of 23–24°. Rain is likely on 7 of 7 days (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday). The driest day looks like Sunday.
Has it been raining in Kuching lately?
In the past 7 days, Kuching had 7 rainy days and 39.7 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Kuching?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Sarawak weather by month
When is the best time to visit Sarawak?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Sarawak is May–Aug, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Oct–Apr tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 28°C (82°F) in January to 29°C (85°F) in May.
What is the rainiest month in Sarawak?
January is the wettest month, with about 547 mm (21.5 in) of rain on average. July is the driest, with about 215 mm (8.5 in).
What is the hottest month in Sarawak?
May is the warmest, with average highs of 29°C (85°F) and lows of 26°C (78°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 28°C (82°F) and lows of 24°C (75°F).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Kuching), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Sarawak
Weather can differ a lot within Sarawak: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kuching | May–Aug | Year-round | 28–29°C | 3,803 mm |
| Miri | Feb–Apr | Year-round | 27–29°C | 2,891 mm |
| Sibu | Jun–Jul | Year-round | 28–29°C | 3,685 mm |
| Bintulu | May–Jul | Year-round | 28–29°C | 3,818 mm |
| Marudi | Feb–Mar | Year-round | 28–29°C | 3,023 mm |
| Serian | May–Aug | Year-round | 28–29°C | 3,718 mm |
| Bau | May–Sep | Year-round | 27–29°C | 3,383 mm |
| Niah | Feb–Apr | Year-round | 28–29°C | 3,061 mm |
| Sri Aman | Jun–Aug | Year-round | 28–29°C | 3,540 mm |
| Sarikei | Jun–Aug | Year-round | 28–29°C | 3,780 mm |
| Limbang | Feb–Mar | Mar–Jan | 28–29°C | 2,991 mm |
| Betong | May–Aug | Year-round | 28–29°C | 3,751 mm |