In Bintulu, the climate is tropical, hot and humid all year round, with no dry season, or
Bintulu is a city of 115,000 inhabitants, located in eastern Malaysia, on the north coast of the island of
, which often occurs in the form of thunderstorms, is quite abundant, being close to 4 metres (157 inches) per year, although it does not reach the peaks of Kuching, which is further west. The wettest period is from November to January, due to the northeast monsoon. Rainfall can sometimes cause floods.
are high and stable throughout the year, however, they are a little lower from November to March, when highs are 30/31 °C (86/88 °F), while the hottest period is from April to August. The high humidity, typical of the equator, increases the feeling of discomfort.
On the hottest days, the temperature can reach 33/34 °C (91/93 °F) in the least hot months, and 36 °C (97 °F) from April to September.
At night it never gets cold. In recent decades, the temperature has never dropped below 20 °C (68 °F).
It is difficult to find a better period in such a rainy city, however, you can choose the one from May to July.
. Here are the average temperatures.
January, the least warm month of the year, is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
27 °C, with a minimum of
23.6 °C and a maximum of
30.4 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
22 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
32.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
460 mm, distributed over 18 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 4.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 38% of the time.
The average humidity is 87%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
6 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
28 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
February, the least warm month of the year, is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
27 °C, with a minimum of
23.6 °C and a maximum of
30.4 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
22 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
32 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
299.5 mm, distributed over 14 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 45% of the time.
The average humidity is 86%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
6.2 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
27.6 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
March is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
27.6 °C, with a minimum of
23.8 °C and a maximum of
31.3 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
22.5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
33.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
278.5 mm, distributed over 13 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 48% of the time.
The average humidity is 85%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
6.1 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
28.2 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
April is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
28 °C, with a minimum of
24 °C and a maximum of
31.9 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
22.5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
34 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
272.7 mm, distributed over 15 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 53% of the time.
The average humidity is 85%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
5.8 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
29.4 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
May, the hottest month of the year, is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
28.2 °C, with a minimum of
24.2 °C and a maximum of
32.2 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
22.5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
34.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
232.8 mm, distributed over 13 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 53% of the time.
The average humidity is 84%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
5.7 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
30.1 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
June is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
28 °C, with a minimum of
23.9 °C and a maximum of
32.1 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
22.5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
34.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
245.4 mm, distributed over 14 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 54% of the time.
The average humidity is 84%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
5.7 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
30.1 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
July is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
27.9 °C, with a minimum of
23.7 °C and a maximum of
32.1 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
22.5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
34.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
247.6 mm, distributed over 13 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 53% of the time.
The average humidity is 83%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
5.9 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
29.9 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
August is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
27.9 °C, with a minimum of
23.7 °C and a maximum of
32.1 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
22 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
34.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
298 mm, distributed over 13 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 50% of the time.
The average humidity is 83%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
5.8 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
29.8 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
September is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
27.6 °C, with a minimum of
23.6 °C and a maximum of
31.7 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
22 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
34 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
302.8 mm, distributed over 15 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 47% of the time.
The average humidity is 84%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
6 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
29.6 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
October is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
27.4 °C, with a minimum of
23.5 °C and a maximum of
31.3 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
22 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
33.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
372.1 mm, distributed over 18 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 46% of the time.
The average humidity is 85%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
6.1 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
29.4 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
November is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
27.4 °C, with a minimum of
23.6 °C and a maximum of
31.1 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
22.5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
33 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
425 mm, distributed over 20 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 46% of the time.
The average humidity is 86%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
5.7 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
29.3 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
December is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
27.2 °C, with a minimum of
23.6 °C and a maximum of
30.9 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
22 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
33 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
453.6 mm, distributed over 20 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 44% of the time.
The average humidity is 87%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
5.9 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
28.8 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.