Climate Insights for Kapit
Sarawak, Malaysia
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
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
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
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.