AI-generatedBandar Seri Begawan at a glance
- Best time
- Jul, Sep – Mar
- Warmest month
- May · 31°
- Warmest sea
- May · 30.4°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,950 h
- Rain a year
- 2,335 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Elevation
- 10 m
Climate in Bandar Seri Begawan
Bandar Seri Begawan has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. May is the warmest month with average highs of 31 °C, while January is the coolest at 29 °C. With around 1,950 hours of sunshine a year, Bandar Seri Begawan is moderately sunny; April is the sunniest month with 5.8 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: July, September – March
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 26°
- Midday, 13:00: about 29°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 29°
- Evening, 20:00: about 27°
- Night, 23:00: about 26°
06:0518:06
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:52–06:33 · evening 17:39–18:19
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:44–05:52 · evening 18:19–18:27
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Bandar Seri Begawan in October?
In October, Bandar Seri Begawan is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.7 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 27 days, totalling 249 mm. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Bandar Seri Begawan.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 1 min06:05 – 18:06
- UV index
- 13 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 10 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 89 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 7 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+8Asia/Brunei
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %71 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %33 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %0 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sea temperature in Bandar Seri Begawan
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 29.3 – 30.3 °C
Swimming season: All year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Bandar Seri Begawan ranges from 28.1 °C in February to 30.4 °C in May. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
From June to December the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in May, eight out of ten years were between 29.8 and 30.9 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 28.5° | 27.9° | 29.3° | warm |
| FebruaryFeb | 28.1° | 27.4° | 29.1° | warm |
| MarchMar | 28.7° | 27.8° | 29.3° | warm |
| AprilApr | 29.8° | 29.3° | 30.4° | very warm |
| MayMay | 30.4° | 29.8° | 30.9° | very warm |
| JuneJun | 30.3° | 29.9° | 30.7° | very warm |
| JulyJul | 30.2° | 29.8° | 30.5° | very warm |
| AugustAug | 30.2° | 29.8° | 30.5° | very warm |
| SeptemberSep | 30.0° | 29.7° | 30.4° | very warm |
| OctoberOct | 29.7° | 29.3° | 30.3° | very warm |
| NovemberNov | 29.7° | 29.2° | 30.3° | very warm |
| DecemberDec | 29.4° | 28.9° | 29.9° | very warm |
Sunshine hours in Bandar Seri Begawan
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 5.0 of 12.0 hours of daylight in Bandar Seri Begawan, 42 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Bandar Seri Begawan
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 13 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in September (UV 14).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 10 min
- Fair skin
- about 15 min
- Light brown skin
- about 20 min
- Olive skin
- about 25 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Bandar Seri Begawan: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Bandar Seri Begawan has about 27 rainy days with 249 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Bandar Seri Begawan
How breezy and how cloudy Bandar Seri Begawan is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Bandar Seri Begawan typically peaks at 10 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light air.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
The daily breeze rarely reaches Beaufort 4 (20 km/h), so wind sports depend on single windy days.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 89 % of the sky over Bandar Seri Begawan: mostly overcast, with about 5.0 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Bandar Seri Begawan
How often the day gets hot in Bandar Seri Begawan (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Bandar Seri Begawan has about 7 hot days, with an average daytime high of 29 °C: often muggy. The air feels warmer than the thermometer says: light, airy clothes and slow days help.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Bandar Seri Begawan
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
HotOctober: nights around 24°. Hot nights: air conditioning makes sleeping much easier. Muggy on about 31 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (24°), the warmest in May (25°). Nights stay tropical all year (20 °C and more), so a room with air conditioning or at least a fan pays off. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 365 days a year, mostly all year round.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 45 | 29° | 24° | 28.5° | 4.8 h | 24 | 218 |
| FebruaryFeb | 45 | 29° | 24° | 28.1° | 5.3 h | 19 | 156 |
| MarchMar | 41 | 30° | 24° | 28.7° | 5.6 h | 22 | 159 |
| AprilApr | 38 | 30° | 25° | 29.8° | 5.8 h | 24 | 177 |
| MayMay | 37 | 31° | 25° | 30.4° | 5.6 h | 23 | 182 |
| JuneJun | 38 | 30° | 25° | 30.3° | 5.5 h | 20 | 174 |
| JulyJul | 40 | 30° | 25° | 30.2° | 5.7 h | 20 | 164 |
| AugustAug | 39 | 30° | 25° | 30.2° | 5.6 h | 22 | 184 |
| SeptemberSep | 40 | 30° | 25° | 30.0° | 5.4 h | 23 | 188 |
| OctoberOct | 42 | 29° | 24° | 29.7° | 5.0 h | 27 | 249 |
| NovemberNov | 43 | 29° | 24° | 29.7° | 5.0 h | 27 | 247 |
| DecemberDec | 43 | 29° | 24° | 29.4° | 4.7 h | 26 | 236 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
4.89° N, 114.94° E · 10 m · Asia/Brunei
Best time to visit Bandar Seri Begawan
The best time to visit Bandar Seri Begawan is in July and from September to March. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in May it only reaches 30.4 °C. The wettest month is October with 249 mm of precipitation.
Bandar Seri Begawan through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Bandar Seri Begawan in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 30–31 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 69 rainy days in all
Bandar Seri Begawan in summer
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 63 rainy days in all
Bandar Seri Begawan in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 29–30 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 5 h of sun a day
- 76 rainy days in all
Bandar Seri Begawan in winter
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 5 h of sun a day
- 69 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Bandar Seri Begawan for you.
Your best months: December – February
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Bandar Seri Begawan
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
October and January bring similar holiday weather to Bandar Seri Begawan (score 42 and 45). Daytime highs are about the same. The sea is 1 °C cooler in January. January has 3 fewer rainy days.
| Month | October | January |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 42 | 45better |
| Day high | 29° | 29° |
| Night low | 24° | 24° |
| Sea | 29.7° | 28.5° |
| Sunshine | 5.0 h | 4.8 h |
| Rainy days | 27 | 24better |
| Rainfall | 249 mm | 218 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 31 | 31 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
All year
12 or more rainy days
Bandar Seri Begawan month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
45January29° · Sea 29° · 5 h
In January, Bandar Seri Begawan is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 24 days, totalling 218 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Bandar Seri Begawan.
Bandar Seri Begawan in January45February29° · Sea 28° · 5 h
In February, Bandar Seri Begawan is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.1 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 19 days, totalling 156 mm. On about 5 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Bandar Seri Begawan.
Bandar Seri Begawan in February41March30° · Sea 29° · 6 h
In March, Bandar Seri Begawan is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 22 days, totalling 159 mm. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Bandar Seri Begawan.
Bandar Seri Begawan in March38April30° · Sea 30° · 6 h
In April, Bandar Seri Begawan is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.8 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 24 days, totalling 177 mm. On about 18 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bandar Seri Begawan.
Bandar Seri Begawan in April37May31° · Sea 30° · 6 h
In May, Bandar Seri Begawan is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 30.4 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 23 days, totalling 182 mm. On about 22 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bandar Seri Begawan.
Bandar Seri Begawan in May38June30° · Sea 30° · 6 h
In June, Bandar Seri Begawan is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 30.3 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 20 days, totalling 174 mm. On about 18 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bandar Seri Begawan.
Bandar Seri Begawan in June40July30° · Sea 30° · 6 h
In July, Bandar Seri Begawan is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 30.2 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 20 days, totalling 164 mm. On about 17 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Bandar Seri Begawan.
Bandar Seri Begawan in July39August30° · Sea 30° · 6 h
In August, Bandar Seri Begawan is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 30.2 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 22 days, totalling 184 mm. On about 18 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bandar Seri Begawan.
Bandar Seri Begawan in August40September30° · Sea 30° · 5 h
In September, Bandar Seri Begawan is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 30.0 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 23 days, totalling 188 mm. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Bandar Seri Begawan.
Bandar Seri Begawan in September42October29° · Sea 30° · 5 h
In October, Bandar Seri Begawan is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.7 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 27 days, totalling 249 mm. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Bandar Seri Begawan.
Bandar Seri Begawan in October43November29° · Sea 30° · 5 h
In November, Bandar Seri Begawan is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.7 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 27 days, totalling 247 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Bandar Seri Begawan.
Bandar Seri Begawan in November43December29° · Sea 29° · 5 h
In December, Bandar Seri Begawan is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.4 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 26 days, totalling 236 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Bandar Seri Begawan.
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Bandar Seri Begawan vs. Labuan
In October the holiday weather in Bandar Seri Begawan and Labuan is about equally good (score 42 vs. 44). During the day it is about as warm in Labuan as in Bandar Seri Begawan. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Bandar Seri Begawan | Labuan |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 42 | 44 |
| Daytime high | 29° | 29° |
| Sea | 30° | 30° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 27 | 26 |
| Best time | Jul, Sep – Mar | All year |
Through the year
Planning a trip to Bandar Seri Begawan
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Bandar Seri Begawan in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Bandar Seri Begawan has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 44) and its weakest during May half-term (score 37).
- 39
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 37
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 39
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 42
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 5.0 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 44
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
FairBest holidays
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 4.8 h of sun a day
- 25 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 14 h 5 min
- Distance
- 11,290 km
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Jet lag
- About 7 days (7 h east)
Rule of thumb for flying east: for a few days before, go to bed and get up a little earlier, and get plenty of morning light at your destination.
Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Bandar Seri Begawan
When is the best time to visit Bandar Seri Begawan?
The best time to visit Bandar Seri Begawan is in July and from September to March. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Bandar Seri Begawan?
The sea temperature in Bandar Seri Begawan ranges from 28.1 °C in February to 30.4 °C in May. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Bandar Seri Begawan in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 29.7 °C – almost as warm as a bath.
What is the warmest month in Bandar Seri Begawan?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 31 °C and nights around 25 °C. January is the coolest month at 29 °C.
When does it rain most in Bandar Seri Begawan?
The wettest month is October with 249 mm of precipitation. The driest month is February with 156 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Bandar Seri Begawan get?
Bandar Seri Begawan gets around 1,950 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is April with 5.8 hours a day; in December there are 4.7 hours a day.
What time zone is Bandar Seri Begawan in?
Bandar Seri Begawan uses the time zone Asia/Brunei, at UTC+8 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Bandar Seri Begawan?
A nonstop flight from London to Bandar Seri Begawan takes about 14 h 5 min, for a straight-line distance of about 11,290 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for Bandar Seri Begawan?
Bandar Seri Begawan has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 44) and its weakest during May half-term (score 37). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 39, May half-term 37, Summer holidays 39, October half-term 42, Christmas holidays 44.
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