Kuching weather
At 11:45 AM local time it was cloudy and 27°C (80°F). Light rain for 7 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.2 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: May–Aug. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 100%
- Chance of rain
- 55%
- Rain
- 0.6 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 7 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.2 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May–AugOff season Oct–Apr
About Kuching weather
Is it raining in Kuching right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 27° right now. Light rain for 7 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.2 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
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 Monday.
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.
Kuching weather by month
When is the best time to visit Kuching?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Kuching 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 Kuching?
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 Kuching?
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).
How warm is the sea in Kuching?
The sea is warmest in April at about 32°C (89°F) and coolest in January at about 30°C (85°F). It is warm enough for swimming all year.
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), sea temperature from Open-Meteo Marine, forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months