Tawau Weather in December

What's the weather like in Tawau (Sabah) in December 2024?

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.

Tawau weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 28.8°C 83.8°F
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.

December temperatures in Tawau

Tawau average temperature in December

December rainfall

Tawau average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Tawau average rain in December

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 2024.

Other monthly averages

Best places to visit in December

UV index Best time to go?

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
Map showing location of Tawau (4.2498, 117.8871) Tawau map pin © Google

Locations nearby

Top Malaysia locations