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Kuching in March: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Kuching in March and see if it is worth visiting.
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March

Weather in Kuching in March 2026

OK Weather
Warm
🌧️
Rainy
Kuching in March usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +29°C and roughly 0 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 23 rainy days with an average precipitation of 295 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+29°C
Avg. max. temperature
+22°C
Min.
+35°C
Max.
295 mm
Total precipitation
87%
Avg. humidity
0 m/s
Avg. wind
0 ☀️
Sunny Days
0 ⛅️
Cloudy
23 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Kuching has OK weather in March.

Average temperature in Kuching in March

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Kuching for March based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in March is +30°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +34°C during the day and a minimum of +23°C at night.

The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +28°C to +28°C.

Is Kuching warm or cold in March?

Kuching is typically warm in March.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +29°C to +29°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +24°C to +24°C.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

March is one of the coolest months in Kuching, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Kuching in March

Kuching weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
FebruaryMarchApril
Avg. temperature
+29°C+29°C+30°C
Min. temperature
+22°C+22°C+22°C
Max. temperature
+34°C+35°C+35°C
Rainfall
291 mm295 mm289 mm
Wind
1 m/s0 m/s0 m/s
Humidity
87%87%86%
Air pressure
1009 HPa1009 HPa1008 HPa
Sunny days
000
Cloudy days
100
Rainy days
232321
Snowy days
000

March weather is still as ok as in February. The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +29°C for average maximum temperature during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 291 mm to 295 mm. Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 87%. Winds are calmer in comparison to February, going down from 1 m/s to 0 m/s on average. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 0 sunny days during the month.

April brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Kuching in March based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 1 m/s getting up to 2 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Kuching is gradually increasing during March, going from 1 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during March in Kuching based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in March stands at 100%, leading to total precipitation of around 532 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 81 mm, which is considered heavy rain. March is a pretty wet month with over 31 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how March is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Kuching wettest month is December, where a typical day has a 84% chance of precipitation and 408 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 65% chance of precipitation and 178 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last March in Kuching?

This is the weather in Kuching in March 2024:
1 March
🌧️
+28°C
2 March
☁️
+30°C
3 March
🌧️
+31°C
4 March
🌧️
+30°C
5 March
🌧️
+29°C
6 March
☁️
+30°C
7 March
☀️
+30°C
8 March
🌧️
+30°C
9 March
🌧️
+29°C
10 March
🌧️
+27°C
11 March
🌧️
+25°C
12 March
🌧️
+29°C
13 March
🌧️
+28°C
14 March
☁️
+30°C
15 March
🌧️
+31°C
16 March
🌧️
+31°C
17 March
🌧️
+31°C
18 March
🌧️
+28°C
19 March
🌧️
+31°C
20 March
🌧️
+26°C
21 March
☀️
+33°C
22 March
☀️
+33°C
23 March
☀️
+31°C
24 March
🌧️
+30°C
25 March
☀️
+28°C
26 March
🌧️
+30°C
27 March
🌧️
+34°C
28 March
☀️
+31°C
29 March
🌧️
+31°C
30 March
🌧️
+31°C
31 March
🌧️
+28°C
In March 2024 Kuching had 6 sunny days, 3 cloudy days, and 22 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +30°C, with an absolute maximum of +34°C and a minimum of +25°C. The average humidity was 85%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 60%. The average wind speed was 1 m/s, with a maximum of 6 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in March?

Climate Change over Years

This is how Kuching climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Kuching in March has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1984 (+29°C) and the highest in 2019 (+32°C). The driest year was 1980 with only 2648 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2024 with 5923 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Kuching in March:

Is March a good time to visit Kuching?

It’s always a good time to visit Kuching, but the weather is changeable in March, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Kuching in March?

March is warm in Kuching. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Kuching rainy in March?

Kuching is often rainy in March. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Kuching in March?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Kuching in March, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Malaysia

Check out the weather for other cities in Malaysia.

Monthly weather in Kuching

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Kuching, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.