When is the best time to go to Tawau

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Tawau, Malaysia. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Tawau weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Tawau are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Tawau January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
26°C 146mm 5.8hrs 12.6hrs 28°C

Hot, humid and wet weather often prevails in Tawau during the month of January

It is perhaps a good month to visit Tawau, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

January is in the winter in Tawau and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Tawau with around 146mm 5.7 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 21 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Tawau weather in January »

February

Tawau February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
26°C 117mm 6.4hrs 12.7hrs 28°C

February in Tawau is generally damp with the temperature being hot.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Tawau, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

February is in the winter in Tawau and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Tawau with around 117mm 4.6 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Tawau weather in February »

March

Tawau March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
27°C 119mm 6.9hrs 12.8hrs 29°C

The weather in March in Tawau is characteristically hot, humid and damp.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Tawau, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

March is in the spring in Tawau and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (85°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Tawau with around 119mm 4.7 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Tawau weather in March »

April

Tawau April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
27°C 124mm 7.6hrs 12.9hrs 29°C

Tawau's weather in April is typically hot, humid and wet in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Tawau for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

April is in the spring in Tawau and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (87°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Tawau with around 124mm 4.9 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Tawau weather in April »

May

Tawau May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
28°C 161mm 7.5hrs 13hrs 30°C

May is a wet, humid month in Tawau and the temperature is generally hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Tawau for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

May is in the spring in Tawau and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Tawau with around 161mm 6.3 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Tawau weather in May »

June

Tawau June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
28°C 180mm 6.3hrs 12.6hrs 30°C

June is a wet, humid month in Tawau and the temperature is generally hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Tawau for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

June is in the summer in Tawau and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Tawau with around 180mm 7.1 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Tawau weather in June »

July

Tawau July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
27°C 187mm 6.9hrs 12.7hrs 29°C

July in Tawau is generally wet with the temperature being hot.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Tawau, with some very good weather at this time of year.

July is in the summer in Tawau and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Tawau with around 187mm 7.4 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Tawau weather in July »

August

Tawau August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
27°C 200mm 7.3hrs 12.8hrs 29°C

The weather in August in Tawau is characteristically hot, humid and very wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Tawau for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

August is in the summer in Tawau and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (87°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Tawau with around 200mm 7.9 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Tawau weather in August »

September

Tawau September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
27°C 173mm 6.7hrs 12.9hrs 29°C

Tawau's weather in September is typically hot, humid and wet in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Tawau for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

September is in the fall / autumn in Tawau and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (87°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Tawau with around 173mm 6.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Tawau weather in September »

October

Tawau October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
27°C 182mm 6.5hrs 13hrs 29°C

October is a wet, humid month in Tawau and the temperature is generally hot.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Tawau, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

October is in the fall / autumn in Tawau and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Tawau with around 182mm 7.2 inches of rain making it a 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 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Tawau weather in October »

November

Tawau November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
27°C 176mm 6.5hrs 12.6hrs 29°C

Tawau's weather in November is typically hot, humid and wet in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Tawau, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

November is in the fall / autumn in Tawau and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (85°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Tawau with around 176mm 6.9 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 21 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Tawau weather in November »

December

Tawau December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
26°C 164mm 6.2hrs 12.7hrs 29°C

December in Tawau is generally wet with the temperature being hot.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Tawau, with some very good weather at this time of year.

December is in the winter in Tawau and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Tawau with around 164mm 6.5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 21 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Tawau weather in December »

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Tawau weather stats

Tawau weather statistics
Hottest month: May 30.6°C 87.1°F
Driest month: February 117mm 4.6ins
Sunniest month: April 7.6hrs
Coldest month: January 28.2°C 82.8°F
Wettest month: August 200mm 7.9ins
Warmest sea: May 29.8°C 85.6°F
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