Kuching Weather in August

What's the weather like in Kuching (Sarawak) in August 2024?

The climate in Kuching during August can be summarized as hot, humid and very wet.

August is in the summer in Kuching and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

Kuching weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 32.1°C 89.8°F
Nightly temperature 22.7°C 72.9°F
Average temperature 27.4°C 81.3°F
Daily sunshine 6 hrs
Avg rainfall 226 mm 8.9 ins
Rainy days 19 days
Sea temperature 29.9°C 85.8°F
Humidity 82%
Windspeed 4.7kph 3 mph

On average August is the 3rd driest month of the year in Kuching with around 226mm 8.9 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6 hours of sunshine per day.

August temperatures in Kuching

Kuching average temperature in August

August rainfall

Kuching average rain in August

August hourly sunshine

Kuching average rain in August

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Kuching in August 2024.

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Kuching weather stats

Kuching weather statistics
Hottest month: May 32.3°C 90.1°F
Driest month: July 194mm 7.6ins
Sunniest month: June 6.8hrs
Coldest month: January 29.4°C 84.9°F
Wettest month: January 747mm 29.4ins
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