Tawau weather
At 2:45 AM local time it was drizzle and 24°C (75°F). Light rain for 4 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 2.0 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: Feb, Sep. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Tawau, Sabah, Malaysia.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 100%
- Chance of rain
- 86%
- Rain
- 0.9 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 4 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 2.0 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Feb, SepOff season Dec–Jan
About Tawau weather
Is it raining in Tawau right now?
Yes. It’s drizzle and 24° right now. Light rain for 4 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 2.0 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Tawau this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 30–31° and lows of 23–25°. Rain is likely on 7 of 7 days (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday). The driest day looks like Wednesday.
Has it been raining in Tawau lately?
In the past 7 days, Tawau had 4 rainy days and 35.3 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Tawau?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Tawau weather by month
When is the best time to visit Tawau?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Tawau is Feb, Sep, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Dec–Jan tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 28°C (82°F) in January to 29°C (84°F) in April.
What is the rainiest month in Tawau?
December is the wettest month, with about 261 mm (10.3 in) of rain on average. February is the driest, with about 146 mm (5.7 in).
What is the hottest month in Tawau?
April is the warmest, with average highs of 29°C (84°F) and lows of 27°C (81°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 28°C (82°F) and lows of 26°C (79°F).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months