The climate in Tawau during January can be summarized as hot, humid and wet.
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.
Daytime temperature | 28.4°C 83°F |
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Nightly temperature | 22.7°C 72.8°F |
Average temperature | 25.5°C 77.9°F |
Daily sunshine | 5.8 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 146 mm 5.7 ins |
Rainy days | 21 days |
Sea temperature | 28.3°C 82.9°F |
Humidity | 85% |
Windspeed | 6.1kph 4 mph |
On average January is the 4th 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.
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 January 2025.
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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 |