Warm
Average highs sit around 31°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
December verdict
Kuching, Malaysia in December
Weather score47Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 31°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 4.1h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 493mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
December weather
Monthly averages
Temp
31°C
Rain
493mm
Sun
4.1h
Sea
29°C
Weather score
47
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Wet
Rainfall averages 493mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 4.1h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Warm sea
Sea temperatures average 29°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
December31°C average high
December is on the cooler side of Kuching's year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.
Warmest monthsApril to November
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
December493mm average rain
December sits near Kuching's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsMarch to November
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
December4.1 hours average sun
December is below Kuching's yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.
Brightest monthsMay to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
December29°C average sea
December is close to Kuching's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaApril to December
Sea temperatures are usually near 30°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
December47 weather score
December is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.
Best weather monthsMay to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
