Bintulu

Bintulu stands out as one of Sarawak's larger cities and a weather reference point for the wider Malaysia region.

Being close to the equator, Bintulu experiences a tropical rainforest climate: very warm, very humid and rainy year-round. Daytime temperatures sit between 30°C and 33°C almost every day, and rain is a regular part of life — often in the form of short but heavy afternoon storms.

During the rainy season, Bintulu can see several centimetres of rain in a single afternoon. Storms often arrive late in the day and clear by evening, leaving humid but cooler conditions overnight.

Visitors looking for the best weather in Bintulu should aim for the November–February window, when the monsoon has passed and humidity drops noticeably.

Bintulu lies near sea level, so coastal breezes and ocean-moderated temperatures play an important role in day-to-day weather.

For the most accurate up-to-the-minute weather in Bintulu, see the live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecast sections above.