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Kuching Weather in September

Kuching in September

The short of it: Kuching in September averages a high of 32 °C (89 °F) and a low of 23 °C (73 °F), with 247 mm (9.7 in) of rain and about 12 h 7 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are January and February. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 32° · low 23° · rain 247 mm · daylight 12 h 7 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: January & February

Thirty years of records give Kuching an average September high of 32°, a low of 23° and some 247 mm of rain. Days run hot, near 32° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 247 mm, the 10th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 7 min in mid-September.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates September 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are January and February.

Against its neighbours, Kuching runs warmer than most and drier than most in September. Metro City New Township, 4 km to the WNW, sees much the same highs.

September in Kuching, by the numbers

Warmth rank
6th warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus August
about the same, 13 mm more rain
Versus October
about the same
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 7 min
Average wind
7 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

September averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Metro City New TownshipSarawak4 km WNW32°23°247 mm
Kota SamarahanSarawak20 km ESE32°23°252 mm
SiburanSarawak22 km SSE31°22°255 mm
BauSarawak25 km SW32°23°237 mm
SimunjanSarawak50 km ESE32°23°259 mm
SerianSarawak50 km SSE32°23°263 mm
LunduSarawak55 km WNW31°23°176 mm
TebeduSarawak58 km S32°22°271 mm

The Almanac · Kuching Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
September
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Days run hot, near 32° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 247 mm, the 10th wettest month.

Climate of Kuching by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January30°23°927 mm7 km/h12 h 2 min✦✦
February30°23°644 mm8 km/h12 h 4 min✦✦
March31°23°381 mm6 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦
April32°23°294 mm6 km/h12 h 9 min✦✦
May33°23°268 mm6 km/h12 h 11 min✦✦
June32°23°248 mm6 km/h12 h 13 min✦✦
July32°23°228 mm7 km/h12 h 12 min✦✦
August32°23°234 mm7 km/h12 h 10 min✦✦
September32°23°247 mm7 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦
October32°23°342 mm6 km/h12 h 5 min✦✦
November31°23°385 mm6 km/h12 h 3 min✦✦
December31°23°577 mm8 km/h12 h 2 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Kuching in September

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Kuching in September?

Days average 32 °C (89 °F) and nights 23 °C (73 °F), with about 247 mm (9.7 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 32° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 247 mm, the 10th wettest month.

Is September a good time to visit Kuching?

The Almanac gives September 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are January and February.

How long are the days in Kuching in September?

In mid-September the sun is up for about 12 h 7 min. Near the equator the days hardly change through the year.

Does it snow in Kuching in September?

Hardly — September nights average 23 °C (73 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Kuching in September?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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