AI-generatedSibu at a glance
- Best time
- Jan – Feb
- Warmest month
- May · 33°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,600 h
- Rain a year
- 2,980 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Elevation
- 0 m
Climate in Sibu
Sibu 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 33 °C, while January is the coolest at 31 °C. With around 1,600 hours of sunshine a year, Sibu is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 5.3 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Sibu
The best time to visit Sibu is from January to February. From April to August it can get very hot, with highs of up to 33 °C. The wettest month is December with 340 mm of precipitation.
Sibu through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Sibu in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 33 °C by day
- 4.6 h of sun a day
- 77 rainy days in all
Sibu in summer
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 33 °C by day
- 5.1 h of sun a day
- 63 rainy days in all
Sibu in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 32–33 °C by day
- 4.1 h of sun a day
- 80 rainy days in all
Sibu in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 31–32 °C by day
- 3.8 h of sun a day
- 82 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Apr – Aug
Highs of 33 °C or more
Rainy months
All year
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Sibu for you.
Your best months: December – February
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: January – February
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 27°
- Midday, 13:00: about 32°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 32°
- Evening, 20:00: about 28°
- Night, 23:00: about 26°
06:1618:20
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 06:03–06:44 · evening 17:53–18:33
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:55–06:03 · evening 18:33–18:41
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.
October in Sibu compared with home
Loading the climate at home …
Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 33° at the start of the month to 32° at the end.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 33° | 32° |
| Night-time low | 24° | 24° |
| Daylight | 12.1 h | 12.0 h |
What is the weather like in Sibu in October?
In October, Sibu is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. Expect around 4.0 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 27 days, adding up to 280 mm. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sibu.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 4 min06:16 – 18:20
- UV index
- 14 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 8 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 93 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 29 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+8offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %31 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %17 %
- 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
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Sibu
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
January has the better holiday weather in Sibu: score 25 against 19. In January, days are 2 °C cooler than in October. January has one more rainy day.
| Month | October | January |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 19 | 25better |
| Daytime high | 33° | 31° |
| Night-time low | 24° | 24° |
| Sunshine | 4.0 h | 3.6 h |
| Rainy days | 27better | 28 |
| Rainfall | 280 mmbetter | 328 mm |
| Muggy days | 31 | 31 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Sibu month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
25January31° · 3.6 h
In January, Sibu is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.6 hours a day. It rains often – on about 28 days, adding up to 328 mm. On about 25 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sibu – and yet one of the best months here.
Sibu in January24February32° · 4.1 h
In February, Sibu is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. Expect around 4.1 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 24 days, adding up to 250 mm. On about 24 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sibu – and yet one of the best months here.
Sibu in February19March33° · 4.3 h
In March, Sibu is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. Expect around 4.3 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 26 days, adding up to 241 mm. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sibu.
Sibu in March17April33° · 4.6 h
In April, Sibu is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 26 days, adding up to 227 mm. On about 29 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 Sibu.
Sibu in April17May33° · 4.9 h
In May, Sibu is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 25 days, adding up to 208 mm. On about 30 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 Sibu.
Sibu in May19June33° · 5.1 h
In June, Sibu is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 21 days, adding up to 183 mm. On about 29 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 Sibu.
Sibu in June19July33° · 5.3 h
In July, Sibu is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 170 mm. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sibu.
Sibu in July18August33° · 4.9 h
In August, Sibu is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 22 days, adding up to 204 mm. On about 30 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 Sibu.
Sibu in August19September33° · 4.4 h
In September, Sibu is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. Expect around 4.4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 25 days, adding up to 253 mm. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sibu.
Sibu in September19October33° · 4.0 h
In October, Sibu is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. Expect around 4.0 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 27 days, adding up to 280 mm. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sibu.
Sibu in October19November32° · 3.9 h
In November, Sibu is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.9 hours a day. It rains often – on about 28 days, adding up to 295 mm. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sibu.
Sibu in November21December32° · 3.6 h
In December, Sibu is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.6 hours a day. It rains often – on about 29 days, adding up to 340 mm. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sibu.
Sibu in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Sibu
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 (15+ 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 (24°). 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) all year, on about 365 days a year.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 25 | 31° | 24° | 3.6 h | 28 | 328 |
| FebruaryFeb | 24 | 32° | 24° | 4.1 h | 24 | 250 |
| MarchMar | 19 | 33° | 24° | 4.3 h | 26 | 241 |
| AprilApr | 17 | 33° | 24° | 4.6 h | 26 | 227 |
| MayMay | 17 | 33° | 24° | 4.9 h | 25 | 208 |
| JuneJun | 19 | 33° | 24° | 5.1 h | 21 | 183 |
| JulyJul | 19 | 33° | 24° | 5.3 h | 20 | 170 |
| AugustAug | 18 | 33° | 24° | 4.9 h | 22 | 204 |
| SeptemberSep | 19 | 33° | 24° | 4.4 h | 25 | 253 |
| OctoberOct | 19 | 33° | 24° | 4.0 h | 27 | 280 |
| NovemberNov | 19 | 32° | 24° | 3.9 h | 28 | 295 |
| DecemberDec | 21 | 32° | 24° | 3.6 h | 29 | 340 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), 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
2.30° N, 111.82° E · 0 m · Asia/Kuching
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Sibu
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 4.0 of 12.1 hours of daylight in Sibu, 33 % of the daylight hours.
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.
Rain
Rain in Sibu: 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, Sibu has about 27 rainy days with 280 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Sibu
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 14 · 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 10 min
- Light brown skin
- about 15 min
- Olive skin
- about 20 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, 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.
Wind & clouds
Wind and clouds in Sibu
How breezy and how cloudy Sibu 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 Sibu typically peaks at 8 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light breeze or less.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 93 % of the sky over Sibu: mostly overcast, with about 4.0 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 & humidity
Heat and humidity in Sibu
How often the day gets hot in Sibu (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, Sibu has about 29 hot days, with an average daytime high of 33 °C: hot and muggy. Plan outdoor activities for the morning and evening, drink a lot and take breaks in the cool.
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
Planning a trip to Sibu
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Sibu 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.
Sibu has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 23) and its weakest during May half-term (score 17).
- 18
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 33 °C by day
- 4.5 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Frequent rain
- 17
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 33 °C by day
- 4.9 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Frequent rain
- 18
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 33 °C by day
- 5.0 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Frequent rain
- 19
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 33 °C by day
- 4.0 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 23
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
PoorBest holidays
- 32 °C by day
- 3.6 h of sun a day
- 29 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 10 min
- Distance
- 11,320 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.
Good to know: Malaysia
- Currency
- Malaysian Ringgit (MYR)
- Language
- Malay
- Sockets
- Type G · 240 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the left
- Dialling code
- +60
- Emergency number
- 999
UK plugs fit
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
Compare & alternatives
Compare with another place
Sibu compared
Put Sibu side by side with another destination.
Sibu vs Kuching
In October the holiday weather in Sibu and Kuching is about equally good (score 19 vs 22). During the day Kuching is 1 °C cooler than Sibu.
| in October | Sibu | Kuching |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 19 | 22 |
| Daytime high | 33° | 32° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 27 | 28 |
| Best time | Jan – Feb | Jan – Feb |
Through the year
Best places in the country
Malaysia in October: the best places
In October, Sibu ranks 31 of 31 destinations in this country.
- Semporna30°29°68
- 2Labuan31°30°67
- 3Lahad Datu31°30°67
- 4Langkawi (Kuah)31°30°66
- 5Kangar31°30°65
- 6Limbang32°30°63
- 7Port Dickson32°30°63
- 8Port Klang33°30°58
- 31SibuThis page33°19
Places nearby
Near Sibu
Other destinations close by.
Places with a similar climate
Places with a climate like Sibu
Destinations whose weather through the year is closest to Sibu's – good alternatives.
Frequently asked questions about Sibu
When is the best time to visit Sibu?
The best time to visit Sibu is from January to February. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Sibu?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 33 °C and nights around 24 °C. January is the coolest month at 31 °C.
When does it rain most in Sibu?
The wettest month is December with 340 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 170 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Sibu get?
Sibu gets around 1,600 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 5.3 hours a day; in January there are 3.6 hours a day.
What time zone is Sibu in?
Sibu is on UTC+8 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Sibu?
A nonstop flight from London to Sibu takes about 14 h 10 min, for a straight-line distance of about 11,320 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for Sibu?
Sibu has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 23) and its weakest during May half-term (score 17). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 18, May half-term 17, summer holidays 18, October half-term 19, Christmas holidays 23.