Why is Sarawak so hot?

Why is Sarawak so hot?

The professor said the storm had caused the air humidity to shift from Peninsular Malaysia to Sabah and Sarawak. “The Peninsular became less cloudy, which contributed to stable weather and insolation that increased the overall temperature in the region,” he said.

What is the weather like in Malaysia in January?

Although Malaysia is relatively cool in January, temperatures still get very high so you’ll need to apply sun cream regularly and seek shade between 11am and 3pm. At this time of year, the capital Kuala Lumpur has an average temperature of 27°C in the daytime, with highs of 32°C in the peak of the afternoon.

What is the wettest month in Borneo?

Borneo lies within the tropics and for this reason you should expect high humidity and rain at any time of the year. The wettest months are generally between December and February when the Northeast Monsoon hits, with the milder better months for travel being between March and October.

Why does Malaysia rain everyday?

The rains are caused by the monsoon regime, however, being that Malaysia is near the Equator and surrounded by the sea, there is no real dry season. In addition, the rains, as is generally the case in tropical countries, are quite erratic from year to year.

Does it rain everyday in Malaysia?

In contrast to rainfall in Europe or the US where it can – in some cases – rain for days, in tropical areas like Malaysia rainfall is generally short and violent. This means that almost every day it will rain very hard, usually at the end of the day around 16.00 until 18.00.

Is January a good time to visit Malaysia?

Visiting Malaysia in January During January, most of Malaysia will be bathed in sunshine, with very little rainfall expected; the only exception being the east coast and its islands. As such, it’s the perfect time to head to the beaches of Langkawi, visit the capital or explore Malacca.

What type of climate Sarawak has?

equatorial climate
Sarawak has an equatorial climate. The temperature is relatively uniform throughout the year – within the range of 23°C early in the morning to 32°C during the day. In the highland areas such as Bario, the temperature hovers between 16°C and 25 °C during the day and gets as low as 11°C on some nights.

Is January a good time to visit Borneo?

Visiting Borneo in January During January, Borneo sees some of its highest rainfall for the year; particularly in Sarawak. Sabah will most likely receive less rain at this time, but storms and high winds can make sea travel and reaching the more rural areas difficult.

What is the best time to visit Sarawak?

Apr-Sept are drier months of the year, and generally considered the best time to visit Sarawak, but showers can occur at any time. Thankfully, the whole of Sarawak is sheltered from the worst of SE Asia’s weather.

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