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 current weather
Kuching now (local time 12:30)
32°C
Partly cloudy
- Feels like
- 40°
- Humidity
- 67%
- Wind
- 4 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
🌦️
32°
24°
💧96%
Mon
10/5
⛈️
31°
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
⛈️
32°
23°
💧96%
Mon
10/12
🌦️
30°
24°
💧83%
Tue
10/13
🌦️
28°
24°
💧92%
Wed
10/14
🌦️
30°
24°
💧97%
Thu
10/15
⛈️
32°
24°
💧90%
Fri
10/16
🌦️
30°
24°
💧86%
Sat
10/17
🌦️
30°
24°
💧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).
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.