24° to 31°
Rain Persists
Still within the wetter part of the year, warm and humid throughout.
☔ Umbrella essential⚠️ Flash-flood aware
24° to 31°
Driest of the Best
Among the driest months of the year, part of the best window.
☀️ Sunscreen✨ Best sightseeing weather
24° to 32°
Driest Month
The driest month of the year, part of the best window.
☀️ Sunscreen✨ Best sightseeing weather
24° to 33°
Comparatively Dry
Still comparatively dry, rounding out the best window, with rain ticking back up.
🥵 Heat protection☀️ Sunscreen
24° to 33°
Hottest Month
The hottest month of the year on average, with rain a regular presence.
☔ Umbrella essential🥵 Heat protection
24° to 33°
Steady Rain
Rain remains a regular, near-daily presence.
☔ Umbrella essential🥵 Heat protection
24° to 33°
Steady Rain
Similar to June, consistently warm and wet.
☔ Umbrella essential🥵 Heat protection
24° to 33°
Steady Rain
Still consistently wet, typical of this equatorial climate.
☔ Umbrella essential🥵 Heat protection
24° to 32°
Rain Persists
Consistently wet, as the year moves toward the northeast monsoon.
☔ Umbrella essential🥵 Heat protection
24° to 32°
Monsoon Arrives
Rain increases sharply as the northeast monsoon sets in.
☔ Heavy rain gear⚠️ Flash-flood aware
24° to 32°
Very Wet
Among the wettest months of the year, with an added risk of landslides and flooding.
☔ Heavy rain gear⚠️ Flash-flood aware
24° to 32°
Wettest Month
The rainiest month of the year, with an added risk of landslides and flooding.
☔ Heavy rain gear⚠️ Flash-flood aware
★★★ peak season, ★★☆ decent shoulder months, ★☆☆ true off-peak, based on rain frequency, heat, and haze.
Frequently asked questions
When is monsoon season in Bandar Seri Begawan?›
Bandar Seri Begawan's wettest stretch historically runs from mid-October through January, driven by the northeast monsoon, with December historically the wettest month.
What is the best time of year to visit Bandar Seri Begawan?›
February and March are historically the driest months and the best time for a visit.
What is the least favorable time to visit Bandar Seri Begawan?›
October through January is historically the wettest period, best avoided, and can bring an added risk of landslides and flooding, especially from November to January.
Which month has the most rain in Bandar Seri Begawan?›
December is historically the wettest month, averaging around 361mm of rain.
Which month is the driest in Bandar Seri Begawan?›
March is historically the driest month, averaging around 145mm of rain.
How hot does Bandar Seri Begawan get?›
May is historically the warmest month on average, with temperatures fairly stable year-round given the equatorial climate.
What should I pack for Bandar Seri Begawan?›
Lightweight, tropics-friendly clothing year-round, a scarf for the breeze, a light sweatshirt for air-conditioned spaces, and a light raincoat or umbrella.
Does Brunei get typhoons?›
Brunei sits at the southern edge of the typhoon-affected zone, so it is generally not affected, or only marginally, even during the nominal typhoon season from May to December.
Is the sea warm in Brunei year-round?›
Yes. Sea temperatures historically range from about 27.5°C in February to 30°C in June, warm enough for swimming any time of year.
Is Ulu Temburong National Park near Bandar Seri Begawan?›
It's in Temburong, a separate exclave of Brunei reached by boat and road, home to Bukit Pagon, the country's highest peak at 1,800 meters.