January in Kuching — the hardest end of the year
Hardest · 3.2/10January averages 26°C (80°F) with humidity around 89%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
533 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 15 sunny days across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.
It scores 3.2/10 here, 9th of 12 months, against 3.7/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
February in Kuching — the hardest end of the year
Hardest · 3.3/10February averages 27°C (80°F) with humidity around 89%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
419 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 17 sunny days across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.
It scores 3.3/10 here, 4th of 12 months, against 3.7/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination. That combination — decent conditions at the lowest rates of the year — is the best value window on this page.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
March in Kuching — the hardest end of the year
Hardest · 3.3/10March averages 27°C (80°F) with humidity around 87%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
431 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 19 sunny days across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.
It scores 3.3/10 here, 5th of 12 months, against 3.7/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination. That combination — decent conditions at the lowest rates of the year — is the best value window on this page.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
April in Kuching — the hardest end of the year
Hardest · 3.4/10April averages 28°C (82°F) with humidity around 85%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
238 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 23 sunny days across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.
It scores 3.4/10 here, 2nd of 12 months, against 3.7/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
May in Kuching — the hardest end of the year
Hardest · 3.2/10May averages 28°C (82°F) with humidity around 85%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
294 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 22 sunny days across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.
It scores 3.2/10 here, 10th of 12 months, against 3.7/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
June in Kuching — the hardest end of the year
Hardest · 3.2/10June averages 27°C (81°F) with humidity around 85%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
271 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 19 sunny days across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.
It scores 3.2/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 3.7/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
July in Kuching — the year's strongest window
Best window · 3.7/10July averages 28°C (82°F) with humidity around 85%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
At 200 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 21 sunny days in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.
On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Kuching at 3.7/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.
Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
August in Kuching — the hardest end of the year
Hardest · 3.3/10August averages 27°C (81°F) with humidity around 85%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
339 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 20 sunny days across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.
It scores 3.3/10 here, 6th of 12 months, against 3.7/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
September in Kuching — the hardest end of the year
Hardest · 3.4/10September averages 27°C (81°F) with humidity around 84%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
259 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 21 sunny days across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.
It scores 3.4/10 here, 3rd of 12 months, against 3.7/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
October in Kuching — the hardest end of the year
Hardest · 3.3/10October averages 27°C (81°F) with humidity around 86%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
288 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 20 sunny days across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.
It scores 3.3/10 here, 7th of 12 months, against 3.7/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
November in Kuching — the hardest end of the year
Hardest · 3.2/10November averages 27°C (81°F) with humidity around 86%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
335 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 18 sunny days across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.
It scores 3.2/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 3.7/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
December in Kuching — the hardest end of the year
Hardest · 3.3/10December averages 27°C (80°F) with humidity around 88%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
404 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 18 sunny days across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.
It scores 3.3/10 here, 8th of 12 months, against 3.7/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
