Hot
Average highs reach 32°C, so days can feel very hot.
August verdict
Kuching, Malaysia in August
Weather score54Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs reach 32°C, so days can feel very hot. Sunshine averages 5.7h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 220mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
August weather
Monthly averages
Temp
32°C
Rain
220mm
Sun
5.7h
Sea
30°C
Weather score
54
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Wet
Rainfall averages 220mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 5.7h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Warm sea
Sea temperatures average 30°C, so swimming is usually comfortable by monthly-average standards.
Map
Weather map
Compare Kuching, Malaysia with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
August32°C average high
August sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsApril to November
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
August220mm average rain
August is one of the drier months, but average rainfall is still high enough to keep backup plans useful.
Driest monthsMarch to November
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
August5.7 hours average sun
August is brighter than Kuching's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsMay to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
August30°C average sea
August sits in the warmer sea-temperature season, usually making swimming easier to enjoy.
Warmest seaApril to December
Sea temperatures are usually near 30°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
August54 weather score
August sits close to Kuching's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsMay to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
