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Kuching Weather

Kuching weather today, the 14-day forecast, and average temperature, rain and what to wear for every month — compared against Hong Kong. Best months to visit: Jan, Feb and Dec.

Kuching now (local time 16:00)

28°C

Drizzle

Feels like: 34°
Humidity: 82%
Wind: 6 km/h

Next 7 days · what to wear

23° – 32°C

Rain likely on 7 of 7 days

👕 T-shirts, shorts and breathable fabrics; sunscreen and water; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella.

Kuching 14-day forecast

Today
10/4
🌧️
31°
24°
💧96%
Mon
10/5
🌦️
32°
23°
💧100%
Tue
10/6
⛈️
32°
23°
💧98%
Wed
10/7
⛈️
30°
24°
💧96%
Thu
10/8
🌦️
30°
24°
💧96%
Fri
10/9
🌦️
31°
24°
💧78%
Sat
10/10
⛈️
32°
24°
💧78%
Sun
10/11
⛈️
31°
23°
💧96%
Mon
10/12
🌦️
26°
24°
💧83%
Tue
10/13
🌦️
28°
24°
💧92%
Wed
10/14
🌦️
27°
24°
💧97%
Thu
10/15
🌦️
31°
23°
💧90%
Fri
10/16
🌦️
26°
24°
💧86%
Sat
10/17
🌦️
32°
23°
💧96%

Best time to visit Kuching

On temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Kuching are Jan, Feb and Dec. The hottest month is May (average high 30°C) and the coldest is January (average low 24°C).

Jan28°24°Feb28°24°Mar29°25°Apr29°25°May30°26°Jun29°25°Jul29°25°Aug30°25°Sep29°25°Oct29°25°Nov29°25°Dec28°25°

Kuching climate by month

Month	Avg high	Avg low	Rain	Humidity	vs Hong Kong
JanBest	28°C	24°C	547 mm	90%	+10°C
FebBest	28°C	24°C	403 mm	89%	+9°C
Mar	29°C	25°C	302 mm	87%	+7°C
Apr	29°C	25°C	282 mm	86%	+4°C
May	30°C	26°C	239 mm	85%	+1°C
Jun	29°C	25°C	229 mm	85%	-1°C
Jul	29°C	25°C	215 mm	85%	-2°C
Aug	30°C	25°C	220 mm	84%	-2°C
Sep	29°C	25°C	241 mm	85%	-1°C
Oct	29°C	25°C	319 mm	86%	+1°C
Nov	29°C	25°C	345 mm	88%	+4°C
DecBest	28°C	25°C	461 mm	89%	+8°C

Data: NASA POWER 2001–2020 climatology (MERRA-2, elevation-corrected); Hong Kong comparison uses HKO 1991–2020 normals.

Kuching weather month by month: what to wear

Kuching in OctoberThis month

October in Kuching is warm to hot: average highs of 29°C and lows of 25°C, around 319 mm of rain (very wet) and 86% humidity — about the same as Hong Kong.

👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella; humid, so quick-dry fabrics help.

Kuching in November

November in Kuching is warm to hot: average highs of 29°C and lows of 25°C, around 345 mm of rain (very wet) and 88% humidity — about 4°C warmer than Hong Kong.

👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella; humid, so quick-dry fabrics help.

Kuching in DecemberBest month

December in Kuching is warm to hot: average highs of 28°C and lows of 25°C, around 461 mm of rain (very wet) and 89% humidity — about 8°C warmer than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.

👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella; humid, so quick-dry fabrics help.

Kuching in JanuaryBest month

January in Kuching is warm to hot: average highs of 28°C and lows of 24°C, around 547 mm of rain (very wet) and 90% humidity — about 10°C warmer than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.

👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella; humid, so quick-dry fabrics help.

Kuching in FebruaryBest month

February in Kuching is warm to hot: average highs of 28°C and lows of 24°C, around 403 mm of rain (very wet) and 89% humidity — about 9°C warmer than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.

👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella; humid, so quick-dry fabrics help.

Kuching in March

March in Kuching is warm to hot: average highs of 29°C and lows of 25°C, around 302 mm of rain (very wet) and 87% humidity — about 7°C warmer than Hong Kong.

👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella; humid, so quick-dry fabrics help.

Kuching in April

April in Kuching is warm to hot: average highs of 29°C and lows of 25°C, around 282 mm of rain (very wet) and 86% humidity — about 4°C warmer than Hong Kong.

👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella; humid, so quick-dry fabrics help.

Kuching in May

May in Kuching is warm to hot: average highs of 30°C and lows of 26°C, around 239 mm of rain (wet) and 85% humidity — about the same as Hong Kong.

👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella; humid, so quick-dry fabrics help.

Kuching in June

June in Kuching is warm to hot: average highs of 29°C and lows of 25°C, around 229 mm of rain (wet) and 85% humidity — about the same as Hong Kong.

👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella; humid, so quick-dry fabrics help.

Kuching in July

July in Kuching is warm to hot: average highs of 29°C and lows of 25°C, around 215 mm of rain (wet) and 85% humidity — about 2°C colder than Hong Kong.

👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella; humid, so quick-dry fabrics help.

Kuching in August

August in Kuching is warm to hot: average highs of 30°C and lows of 25°C, around 220 mm of rain (wet) and 84% humidity — about 2°C colder than Hong Kong.

👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella; humid, so quick-dry fabrics help.

Kuching in September

September in Kuching is warm to hot: average highs of 29°C and lows of 25°C, around 241 mm of rain (wet) and 85% humidity — about the same as Hong Kong.

👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella; humid, so quick-dry fabrics help.

FAQ

›What is the best time to visit Kuching?

On temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Kuching are Jan, Feb and Dec. The hottest month is May (average high 30°C) and the coldest is January (average low 24°C).

›What's the weather like in Kuching in October, and what should I wear?

October in Kuching is warm to hot: average highs of 29°C and lows of 25°C, around 319 mm of rain (very wet) and 86% humidity — about the same as Hong Kong. What to wear: Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella; humid, so quick-dry fabrics help.

›What's the weather like in Kuching in November, and what should I wear?

November in Kuching is warm to hot: average highs of 29°C and lows of 25°C, around 345 mm of rain (very wet) and 88% humidity — about 4°C warmer than Hong Kong. What to wear: Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella; humid, so quick-dry fabrics help.

›When is the rainy season in Kuching?

Kuching is wettest in January, with about 547 mm on average, and driest in July, with about 215 mm.

›How cold does Kuching get? Does it snow?

The coldest month is January, averaging 28°C by day and 24°C at night. Snow is very unlikely.

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Forecast data: Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), refreshed every 3 hours. Hottest month: May; coldest: January.