Climate Insights for Kuala Belait
Mukim Kuala Belait, Belait District, Brunei
Climate Overview
The climate in Kuala Belait is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 2,873 mm of precipitation falls per year. Kuala Belait receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Kuala Belait sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Kuala Belait is hot. The average annual temperature is 81°F and approximately 113.1 in of precipitation falls per year. Kuala Belait receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Kuala Belait sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.
Temperature
Kuala Belait has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 6°C range. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 25°C and an average of 27°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°C between highs and lows.Kuala Belait has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 10°F range. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 87°F and the mean temperature sits around 82°F. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 77°F and an average of 80°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°F between highs and lows.
Precipitation
Kuala Belait is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,873 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 239 mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 314 mm of rainfall. October and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 158 mm. That's 156 mm less than December, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around.Kuala Belait is a very wet location, receiving approximately 113.1 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 9.4 in per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 12.4 in of rainfall. October and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 6.2 in. That's 6.1 in less than December, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around.
Wind
Kuala Belait is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 8km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 10km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 7km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Kuala Belait is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 5mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 6mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 4mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Kuala Belait based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Kuala Belait based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.