Kuching Climate & Weather

Kuching's suburbs

Highs average about 85° throughout the year, while lows hover around 72°. During the summer, temperatures top 90° daily, and there is little cloud cover to offer relief from the heat. Nighttime lows throughout the year are between 72° and 74°.

Lush cityscapes

Kuching is the wettest place in Malaysia. It averages 247 days of rain per year. The heaviest rains occur during the winter monsoons, which last from November to March. In January, the city does not see much sun. Rains and winds are possible at any time of the day, but most often occur during the morning hours. The precipitation does not often affect the temperature.

Seafront of Kuching

From April to October, Kuching experiences drier weather. However, it would be incorrect to call this time of year the dry season. Rains still fall, with the monthly precipitation averaging more than 7 inches. Temperatures remain mostly constant, in the low 90s during the day.

Forest fires occur almost yearly in nearby Indonesia. These disasters can cause a thick haze to settle over Kuching. This affects the quality of the air and also causes the temperature in the city to rise slightly. This haze usually occurs in June or July.

Though temperatures in Kuching are milder than those of other major tropical cities, the humidity can be intense at times. This is especially true during the rainy season, but intense humidity can occur at any time during the year.