The climate in Tawau during December can be summarized as hot, humid and wet.
December is in the winter in Tawau and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 28.8°C 83.8°F |
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Nightly temperature | 22.7°C 72.8°F |
Average temperature | 25.7°C 78.3°F |
Daily sunshine | 6.2 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 164 mm 6.5 ins |
Rainy days | 21 days |
Sea temperature | 28.8°C 83.8°F |
Humidity | 85% |
Windspeed | 6.1kph 4 mph |
On average December is the 6th driest 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.
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 Tawau in December 2025.
Best places to visit in December
Hottest month: | May | 30.6°C 87.1°F |
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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 |