Climate Insights for Sipitang

The climate in Sipitang is cold. The average annual temperature is -27°C and approximately 31mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 19mm of rainfall. Sipitang sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year. Light snow can occur between July and December.

Temperatures in Sipitang vary considerably across the year, with a 26°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at -15°C with a mean of -19°C. January brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -41°C and an average temperature of -40°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between January and February, with a 14°C shift in average temperatures.

Sipitang is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 31mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 19mm of rainfall. November and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 0mm. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Light snowfall can occur between July and December, totalling around 31cm annually. December is the snowiest month with approximately 19cm.

Sipitang is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 7km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 3km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 8km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 9km/h in winter, 6km/h in spring, 5km/h in summer, 7km/h in autumn.

It is currently summer in Sipitang, which began on June 21, 2026. Sipitang sits near the equator, so the traditional four-season cycle is less pronounced — temperatures remain relatively stable year-round. The warmest period peaks in August at around -15°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -41°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 16 days from now.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Sipitang 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. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. 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.