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Niah, Malaysia

Sarawak · Malaysia

Niah is a mid-size city in Sarawak, Malaysia with a population of 48,875. Elevation: 52 ft (16 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

48,875 Population 29/sq mi density
52 ft Elevation 16 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
125.7 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kuching Timezone

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About Niah

Batu Niah is a small town in Miri Division, Sarawak, Malaysia. It is located at 3°48'0" N, 113°45'0" E on the island of Borneo.

People

Population48,875
Density29/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain125.7 in/yr
Sunny Days116/yr
Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Population48,875
Population Density29 / sq mi
Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Coordinates3.8620°, 113.7152°
TimezoneAsia/Kuching
Country🇲🇾 Malaysia
State / ProvinceSarawak
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation125.7 inches (3,193 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Niah

Niah is a mid-size city in Malaysia (Sarawak) with a population of 48,875. The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet (16 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 125.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kuching.

Climate in Niah

Niah has an average annual temperature of 27°C (81°F). The hottest month is May (27.8°C), the coldest is Feb (26.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 2641 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26.4°C / 80°F 23.8° / 29.9° 257.2
Feb 26.4°C / 79°F 23.8° / 29.9° 121.4
Mar 26.7°C / 80°F 23.6° / 30.2° 141.3
Apr 27.4°C / 81°F 24.2° / 30.7° 141.7
May 27.8°C / 82°F 24.9° / 30.7° 179.8
Jun 27.2°C / 81°F 24.5° / 30.4° 228.8
Jul 27.2°C / 81°F 24.1° / 30.5° 242.5
Aug 27.4°C / 81°F 24.5° / 30.9° 182.8
Sep 27.2°C / 81°F 24.2° / 31.1° 212.9
Oct 26.9°C / 80°F 24.4° / 30.4° 252.5
Nov 27°C / 81°F 24.6° / 30.2° 290.0
Dec 26.8°C / 80°F 24.4° / 29.9° 390.6
Niah has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 116 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 125.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.7°F
49% above Malaysia avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days116 days/yr

Geography

Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Area1,681.8 sq mi (4,355.9 km²)
Population Density29/sq mi
Coordinates3.8620°N, 113.7152°W
TimezoneAsia/Kuching

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 125.7"
231% above Malaysia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 14.57"
Driest Month (Mar) 7.83"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M4.2 on Apr 19, 2005.

May 1, 2004 78 km SSW of Marudi, Malaysia M5.2 38 km
Apr 19, 2005 90 km SSW of Marudi, Malaysia M4.2 47 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 13.7 in Coldest
February 80°F (27°C) 8.2 in
March 81°F (27°C) 7.8 in Driest
April 82°F (28°C) 8.7 in
May 82°F (28°C) 9.3 in Warmest
June 81°F (27°C) 8.5 in
July 81°F (27°C) 8.8 in
August 81°F (27°C) 9.1 in
September 81°F (27°C) 10.8 in
October 81°F (27°C) 12.3 in
November 80°F (27°C) 14.0 in
December 80°F (27°C) 14.6 in Wettest

Niah has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 79°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 125.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (14.6") and March the driest (7.8").

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Colleges & Universities in Niah

Institution Type Founded Website
Giatmara Sibuti College - Visit →

Schools in Niah

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
SMK Suai - - - -
SK Kampung Iran - - - -
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Radio Stations near Niah

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Farmers Markets in Niah

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Pasar Tamu Baru Bekenu
Pasar Tamu Simpang Bekenu
Tamu

Restaurants in Niah

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Family Cafe
Yang Ping Food Centre

Cafes in Niah

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Has Food Batu Niah

Gas Stations in Niah

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Shell Jalan Sepupok Niah

Airports Near Niah

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bintulu AirportBTUMedium Airport
Marudi AirportMURMedium Airport
Miri AirportMYYMedium Airport

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Niah

1 UNESCO sites.

SiteCategoryYear
The Archaeological Heritage of Niah National Park’s Caves Complex

Churches & Religious Organizations in Niah

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Masjid Al-Jabbar

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kuching

Things to See Near Niah

6 places within 15 km

⚱️ Archaeological Sites (1)
  • • Painted Cave
🕳️ Caves (3)
  • • Entrance Cave
  • • Guano Cave
  • • Guano Cave. Private
🌄 Viewpoints (2)
  • • Bukit Kasut
  • • Gunung Subis

🇲🇾 About Malaysia

Capital Kuala Lumpur
Population 31,528,585
Area 329,750 km²
GDP (USD) $399,949,418,753
GDP per capita $11,386
HDI 0.807
Life expectancy 76.7 years
Internet users 97.7%
Urban population 76.4%
Currency MYR (Ringgit)
Languages English, Malay
Calling code +60
TLD .my
Driving side left

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Niah

The Archaeological Heritage of Niah National Park’s Caves Complex
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Frequently Asked Questions About Niah

What is the population of Niah?

Niah has a population of 48,875 residents and is located in Malaysia. The population density is 29 people per square mile, spread across 1,681.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Niah?

Niah has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 116 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 125.7 inches.

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