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Weather & Climate in Tatau, Malaysia

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Tatau has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 104 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 134.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.8°F
48% above US avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days104 days/yr

Geography

Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Area3,230.8 sq mi (8,367.7 km²)
Population Density10/sq mi
Coordinates2.8833°N, 112.8500°W
TimezoneAsia/Kuching

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 134.3"
253% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 16.10"
Driest Month (Jul) 8.11"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.

Feb 12, 1994 57 km NNW of Kapit, Malaysia M5.3 45 km 29 km
May 1, 2004 78 km SSW of Marudi, Malaysia M5.2 143 km 10 km
Feb 19, 1994 63 km NNW of Kapit, Malaysia M4.7 43 km 33 km
Apr 19, 2005 90 km SSW of Marudi, Malaysia M4.2 134 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 15.1 in Coldest
February 79°F (26°C) 10.7 in
March 80°F (27°C) 10.2 in
April 81°F (27°C) 9.1 in
May 81°F (27°C) 8.9 in Warmest
June 81°F (27°C) 8.9 in
July 80°F (27°C) 8.1 in Driest
August 80°F (27°C) 10.0 in
September 80°F (27°C) 11.2 in
October 80°F (26°C) 12.7 in
November 80°F (26°C) 13.4 in
December 79°F (26°C) 16.1 in Wettest

Tatau has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 79°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 134.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (16.1") and July the driest (8.1").

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