Climate Insights for Bau

Bau, Sarawak, Malaysia

Hottest
August
32°C peak
Coldest
October
23°C low
Wettest
December
401mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Bau is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 3264mm of precipitation falls per year. Bau receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Bau sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 30° Average: 26° Min: 24° Feb Max: 30° Average: 26° Min: 23° Mar Max: 31° Average: 26° Min: 24° Apr Max: 31° Average: 27° Min: 24° May Max: 32° Average: 27° Min: 24° Jun Max: 31° Average: 27° Min: 24° Jul Max: 32° Average: 27° Min: 23° Aug Max: 32° Average: 27° Min: 23° Sep Max: 32° Average: 27° Min: 23° Oct Max: 31° Average: 26° Min: 23° Nov Max: 31° Average: 26° Min: 23° Dec Max: 30° Average: 26° Min: 23°
Max
Average
Min

Bau has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 9°C range. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 32°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. October 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.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm 350mm 400mm 450mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 309mm Feb Precipitation: 338mm Mar Precipitation: 249mm Apr Precipitation: 282mm May Precipitation: 251mm Jun Precipitation: 218mm Jul Precipitation: 188mm Aug Precipitation: 145mm Sep Precipitation: 253mm Oct Precipitation: 310mm Nov Precipitation: 321mm Dec Precipitation: 401mm
Precipitation

Bau is a very wet location, receiving approximately 3264mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 272mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 401mm of rainfall. February and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 145mm. That's 256mm less than December, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 1km/h Feb Wind Speed: 2km/h Mar Wind Speed: 1km/h Apr Wind Speed: 1km/h May Wind Speed: 1km/h Jun Wind Speed: 1km/h Jul Wind Speed: 1km/h Aug Wind Speed: 1km/h Sep Wind Speed: 1km/h Oct Wind Speed: 1km/h Nov Wind Speed: 1km/h Dec Wind Speed: 1km/h
Wind Speed

Bau is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 1km/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 2km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 1km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

92 days until Autumn

It is currently summer in Bau, which began on June 21, 2026. Bau 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 32°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in October near 23°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 92 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 24 to 32°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 782mm across the season with a monthly average of 261mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 23 to 32°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 551mm across the season with a monthly average of 184mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 23 to 32°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 883mm across the season with a monthly average of 294mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 23 to 30°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1048mm across the season with a monthly average of 349mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Bau 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
24 °C
30 °C
1 km/h
309 mm
0 cm
Feb
23 °C
30 °C
2 km/h
338 mm
0 cm
Mar
24 °C
31 °C
1 km/h
249 mm
0 cm
Apr
24 °C
31 °C
1 km/h
282 mm
0 cm
May
24 °C
32 °C
1 km/h
251 mm
0 cm
Jun Current
24 °C
31 °C
1 km/h
218 mm
0 cm
Jul
23 °C
32 °C
1 km/h
188 mm
0 cm
Aug
23 °C
32 °C
1 km/h
145 mm
0 cm
Sep
23 °C
32 °C
1 km/h
253 mm
0 cm
Oct
23 °C
31 °C
1 km/h
310 mm
0 cm
Nov
23 °C
31 °C
1 km/h
321 mm
0 cm
Dec
23 °C
30 °C
1 km/h
401 mm
0 cm
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