MalaysiaWhat’s the climate like in Sibu?
The current climate in Sibu features temperatures ranging from a high of 33°C to a low of 31°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 33°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 23°C and in the warmer months around 24°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Sibu in recent years was 37°C in July 2018. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 23°C in January 2014.
On average, Sibu receives 3097 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.
Curious about the weather in other parts of Malaysia? Check out the climate and weather for spots like Kuala Lumpur, Langkawi, Penang, or explore other destinations in Malaysia.
Best time to visit Sibu?
The best time to visit Sibu for mild to warm weather is March up to November. You might get some rain, but the temperatures are just right to explore Sibu.
Climate Table of Sibu
The climate table of Sibu shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 31 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 428 | 386 | 245 | 230 | 179 | 207 | 136 | 225 | 173 | 213 | 313 | 362 |
| UV Index | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 33°C
- Highest temperature: 33°C in April, May, June, July, August and September
- Lowest temperature: 31°C in January and February
- Precipitation: 3097 mm per year, averaging 258 mm per month
- Driest months: 136 mm in July, 173 mm in September and 179 mm in May
- Wettest months: 428 mm in January, 386 mm in February and 362 mm in December
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Average Temperature per Month in Sibu
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Sibu, Malaysia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Sibu
This graph shows how much rainfall Sibu, Malaysia, gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Sibu
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Sibu, Malaysia. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Sibu
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Sibu, Malaysia. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Sibu
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Sibu, Malaysia, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average weather in Sibu by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Sibu. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
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