Climate Insights for Kapit

Sarawak, Malaysia

Hottest
April
32°C peak89°F peak
Coldest
September
23°C low73°F low
Wettest
January
360 mm rain14.2 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Kapit is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 3,534 mm of precipitation falls per year. Kapit receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Kapit sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Kapit is hot. The average annual temperature is 79°F and approximately 139.1 in of precipitation falls per year. Kapit receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Kapit sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 31°Average: 26°Min: 23°FebMax: 31°Average: 26°Min: 23°MarMax: 31°Average: 26°Min: 23°AprMax: 32°Average: 26°Min: 23°MayMax: 32°Average: 27°Min: 24°JunMax: 31°Average: 26°Min: 23°JulMax: 31°Average: 26°Min: 23°AugMax: 31°Average: 26°Min: 23°SepMax: 31°Average: 26°Min: 23°OctMax: 31°Average: 26°Min: 23°NovMax: 31°Average: 26°Min: 23°DecMax: 31°Average: 26°Min: 23°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 87°FAverage: 79°FMin: 74°FFebMax: 88°FAverage: 79°FMin: 74°FMarMax: 88°FAverage: 79°FMin: 74°FAprMax: 89°FAverage: 80°FMin: 74°FMayMax: 89°FAverage: 80°FMin: 75°FJunMax: 88°FAverage: 79°FMin: 74°FJulMax: 88°FAverage: 80°FMin: 74°FAugMax: 88°FAverage: 79°FMin: 73°FSepMax: 88°FAverage: 79°FMin: 73°FOctMax: 88°FAverage: 79°FMin: 74°FNovMax: 88°FAverage: 79°FMin: 74°FDecMax: 88°FAverage: 79°FMin: 74°F
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Kapit has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 9°C range. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 32°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. September is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 23°C and an average of 26°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows.Kapit has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 16°F range. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 89°F and the mean temperature sits around 80°F. September is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 73°F and an average of 79°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 14°F between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mm350mm400mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 360mmFebPrecipitation: 323mmMarPrecipitation: 341mmAprPrecipitation: 277mmMayPrecipitation: 277mmJunPrecipitation: 225mmJulPrecipitation: 183mmAugPrecipitation: 266mmSepPrecipitation: 298mmOctPrecipitation: 297mmNovPrecipitation: 353mmDecPrecipitation: 335mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 14.2inFebPrecipitation: 12.7inMarPrecipitation: 13.4inAprPrecipitation: 10.9inMayPrecipitation: 10.9inJunPrecipitation: 8.8inJulPrecipitation: 7.2inAugPrecipitation: 10.5inSepPrecipitation: 11.7inOctPrecipitation: 11.7inNovPrecipitation: 13.9inDecPrecipitation: 13.2in
Precipitation

Kapit is a very wet location, receiving approximately 3,534 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 295 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 360 mm of rainfall. November and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 183 mm. That's 177 mm less than January, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around.Kapit is a very wet location, receiving approximately 139.1 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 11.6 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 14.2 in of rainfall. November and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 7.2 in. That's 7 in less than January, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around.

Wind

0km/h5km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 3km/hFebWind Speed: 4km/hMarWind Speed: 3km/hAprWind Speed: 3km/hMayWind Speed: 3km/hJunWind Speed: 3km/hJulWind Speed: 3km/hAugWind Speed: 3km/hSepWind Speed: 3km/hOctWind Speed: 4km/hNovWind Speed: 3km/hDecWind Speed: 4km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 2mphFebWind Speed: 2mphMarWind Speed: 2mphAprWind Speed: 2mphMayWind Speed: 2mphJunWind Speed: 2mphJulWind Speed: 2mphAugWind Speed: 2mphSepWind Speed: 2mphOctWind Speed: 2mphNovWind Speed: 2mphDecWind Speed: 2mph
Wind Speed

Kapit is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 4km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 3km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Kapit is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 2mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 2mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 2mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 0mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Kapit 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 Kapit 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
23 °C74 °F
31 °C87 °F
3 km/h2 mph
360 mm14.2 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
23 °C74 °F
31 °C88 °F
4 km/h2 mph
323 mm12.7 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
23 °C74 °F
31 °C88 °F
3 km/h2 mph
341 mm13.4 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
23 °C74 °F
32 °C89 °F
3 km/h2 mph
277 mm10.9 in
0 cm0 in
May
24 °C75 °F
32 °C89 °F
3 km/h2 mph
277 mm10.9 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
23 °C74 °F
31 °C88 °F
3 km/h2 mph
225 mm8.8 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
23 °C74 °F
31 °C88 °F
3 km/h2 mph
183 mm7.2 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
23 °C73 °F
31 °C88 °F
3 km/h2 mph
266 mm10.5 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
23 °C73 °F
31 °C88 °F
3 km/h2 mph
298 mm11.7 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
23 °C74 °F
31 °C88 °F
4 km/h2 mph
297 mm11.7 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
23 °C74 °F
31 °C88 °F
3 km/h2 mph
353 mm13.9 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
23 °C74 °F
31 °C88 °F
4 km/h2 mph
335 mm13.2 in
0 cm0 in