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Kuching in September: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Kuching in September 2025

OK Weather
Warm
🌧️
Rainy
Kuching in September usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +30°C and roughly 0 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 21 rainy days with an average precipitation of 261 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+30°C
Avg. max. temperature
+22°C
Min.
+38°C
Max.
261 mm
Total precipitation
85%
Avg. humidity
0 m/s
Avg. wind
0 ☀️
Sunny Days
2 ⛅️
Cloudy
21 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Kuching has OK weather in September.

Average temperature in Kuching in September

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

The temperature in September is +33°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +36°C during the day and a minimum of +24°C at night.

The average maximum temperature goes down 58% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +36°C to +29°C.

Is Kuching warm or cold in September?

Kuching is typically warm in September.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +31°C to +30°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +25°C to +24°C.

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

Take a look at how September is compared to other months in Kuching:

Climate in Kuching in September

Kuching weather looks like this, on average, in September and the surrounding months.
AugustSeptemberOctober
Avg. temperature
+31°C+30°C+30°C
Min. temperature
+22°C+22°C+23°C
Max. temperature
+37°C+38°C+37°C
Rainfall
208 mm261 mm328 mm
Wind
0 m/s0 m/s0 m/s
Humidity
84%85%87%
Air pressure
1009 HPa1009 HPa1009 HPa
Sunny days
000
Cloudy days
421
Rainy days
192123
Snowy days
000

September weather is still as ok as in August. It’s getting colder in September. From +31°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +30°C. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 208 mm to 261 mm. Humidity rises from 84% to 85%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during September, staying around 0 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 0 sunny days during the month.

October brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Kuching in September 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 September, going from 1 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during September in Kuching based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in September stands at 83%, leading to total precipitation of around 620 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 123 mm, which is considered heavy rain. September is a pretty wet month with over 25 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how September 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 September in Kuching?

This is the weather in Kuching in September 2024:
1 September
☁️
+36°C
2 September
🌧️
+34°C
3 September
☀️
+35°C
4 September
☀️
+36°C
5 September
☀️
+35°C
6 September
🌧️
+29°C
7 September
☀️
+32°C
8 September
☀️
+33°C
9 September
🌧️
+34°C
10 September
☁️
+35°C
11 September
🌧️
+28°C
12 September
☁️
+32°C
13 September
☀️
+33°C
14 September
☁️
+33°C
15 September
🌧️
+33°C
16 September
☀️
+31°C
17 September
🌧️
+34°C
18 September
🌧️
+31°C
19 September
🌧️
+33°C
20 September
☀️
+33°C
21 September
🌧️
+33°C
22 September
☀️
+32°C
23 September
☀️
+33°C
24 September
☀️
+35°C
25 September
☀️
+36°C
26 September
☀️
+32°C
27 September
☀️
+35°C
28 September
🌫️
+33°C
29 September
☀️
+32°C
30 September
🌧️
+29°C
In September 2024 Kuching had 15 sunny days, 4 cloudy days, and 10 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +33°C, with an absolute maximum of +36°C and a minimum of +28°C. The average humidity was 83%, with a maximum of 99% and a minimum of 48%. 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 September?

Climate Change over Years

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

The climate in Kuching in September 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 September:

Is September a good time to visit Kuching?

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

Can you sunbathe in Kuching in September?

September 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 September?

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

Is it sunny in Kuching in September?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Kuching in September, 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.