23° to 30°
Wettest Month
The rainiest month of the year by a wide margin, when the northeast monsoon hits hardest.
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23° to 30°
Deep Monsoon
Still very wet, among the rainiest months of the year despite fewer rain days than January.
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23° to 32°
Rain Eases
Rain starts easing from the peak of the monsoon, though still a regular presence.
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24° to 32°
Rain Persists
Warm and humid, with rain a regular part of most days.
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24° to 33°
Hottest Month
The hottest month of the year on average, with rain easing further.
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24° to 33°
Calmer Stretch
One of the lighter months for rain, as close to a favorable stretch as Kuching gets.
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23° to 33°
Driest Month
The least rainy month of the year, though even here a good 200mm of rain still falls.
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23° to 33°
Calmer Stretch
Similar to July, one of the more manageable months for rain.
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23° to 32°
Rain Builds
Rain ticks back up slightly as the month goes on.
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23° to 32°
Rain Persists
Rain becomes more frequent again as the year moves toward its wettest stretch.
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23° to 32°
Rain Builds
As wet as October by total rainfall, with even more rain days.
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23° to 31°
Deep Monsoon
The northeast monsoon settles in hard, with rain on more days than any other month.
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★★★ peak season, ★★☆ decent shoulder months, ★☆☆ true off-peak, based on rain frequency, heat, and haze.
Frequently asked questions
When is monsoon season in Kuching?›
Kuching's wettest stretch runs roughly from December through February, driven by the northeast monsoon hitting this exposed coast directly, with January historically the wettest month, averaging around 673mm of rain across 21 days.
What is the best time of year to visit Kuching?›
June through August is historically Kuching's least rainy stretch, about as good as it gets in what is Malaysia's rainiest city; some rain should still be expected even then.
What is the least favorable time to visit Kuching?›
December through February historically brings the heaviest, most sustained rain of the year, when the northeast monsoon hits this coast directly.
Which month has the most rain in Kuching?›
January is historically the wettest month, averaging around 673mm of rain across 21 days.
Which month is the driest in Kuching?›
July is historically the driest month, though it still averages around 201mm of rain.
How hot does Kuching get?›
May is historically the hottest month of the year.
What should I pack for Kuching during the rainy season?›
An umbrella and rain gear are worth having year-round in Kuching, since even the driest month still sees a substantial amount of rain.
Is Kuching really Malaysia's rainiest city?›
Yes. Kuching historically receives over 4 meters of rain a year, more than any other city in this already rainy country.
Can I see orangutans near Kuching?›
Yes. Semenggoh Wildlife Centre, a short drive from the city, rehabilitates orphaned and injured orangutans, with scheduled feeding times giving a good chance of sightings.
Why is Kuching called the Cat City?›
Kuching means 'cat' in Malay, and the city leans into the nickname with cat statues and a dedicated cat museum, though the exact origin of the name is debated.