Climate Insights for Tawau

The climate in Tawau is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 2,668 mm of precipitation falls per year. Tawau receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Tawau sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Tawau is hot. The average annual temperature is 81°F and approximately 105 in of precipitation falls per year. Tawau receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Tawau sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Tawau has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 5°C range. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 30°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 4°C between highs and lows.Tawau has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 9°F range. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 86°F and the mean temperature sits around 82°F. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 77°F and an average of 81°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°F between highs and lows.

Tawau is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,668 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 222 mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 268 mm of rainfall. May and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 122 mm. That's 146 mm less than October, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around.Tawau is a very wet location, receiving approximately 105 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 8.7 in per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 10.6 in of rainfall. May and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 4.8 in. That's 5.7 in less than October, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around.

Tawau is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/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 9km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Tawau is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 5mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 3mph, 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.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Tawau 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 Tawau 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.