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Tawau in April: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Tawau in April will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Tawau, based on historical data.
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April

Weather in Tawau in April 2026

OK Weather
Warm
🌧️
Rainy
If you plan to visit Tawau in April, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +30°C during the day and approximately 0 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 29 rainy days in the month and around 166 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+30°C
Avg. max. temperature
+23°C
Min.
+34°C
Max.
166 mm
Total precipitation
84%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
0 ☀️
Sunny Days
1 ⛅️
Cloudy
29 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Tawau has OK weather in April.

Average temperature in Tawau in April

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

Going from a maximum of +32°C during the day to a minimum of +24°C during the night, the temperature in April averages around +31°C.

The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +30°C to +30°C.

Is Tawau warm or cold in April?

Tawau is typically warm in April.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +29°C to +30°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +25°C to +25°C.

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

April is one of the warmest months in Tawau, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Tawau in April

Tawau weather looks like this, on average, in April and the surrounding months.
MarchAprilMay
Avg. temperature
+29°C+30°C+30°C
Min. temperature
+22°C+23°C+23°C
Max. temperature
+34°C+34°C+34°C
Rainfall
149 mm166 mm225 mm
Wind
1 m/s1 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
83%84%85%
Air pressure
1009 HPa1009 HPa1008 HPa
Sunny days
100
Cloudy days
310
Rainy days
272931
Snowy days
000

April weather is still as ok as in March. It’s getting warmer as April arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +29°C to +30°C during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 149 mm to 166 mm. Humidity rises from 83% to 84%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during April, staying around 1 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 1 sunny days in March to 0 in April.

May brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Tawau in April 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 Tawau is gradually increasing during April, going from 1 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during April in Tawau based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 93% chance of rain on an average day in April, with total rainfall of approximately 155 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 16 mm, which is considered light rain. April is a pretty wet month with over 28 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how April is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Tawau wettest month is May, where a typical day has a 100% chance of precipitation and 225 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 86% chance of precipitation and 120 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last April in Tawau?

This is the weather in Tawau in April 2024:
1 April
☁️
+30°C
2 April
🌧️
+28°C
3 April
☁️
+29°C
4 April
🌧️
+29°C
5 April
🌧️
+30°C
6 April
🌧️
+29°C
7 April
🌧️
+31°C
8 April
☁️
+32°C
9 April
☁️
+30°C
10 April
☁️
+31°C
11 April
🌧️
+31°C
12 April
☁️
+31°C
13 April
🌧️
+31°C
14 April
☁️
+31°C
15 April
🌧️
+31°C
16 April
☁️
+30°C
17 April
🌧️
+31°C
18 April
🌧️
+30°C
19 April
🌧️
+31°C
20 April
🌧️
+31°C
21 April
🌧️
+31°C
22 April
🌧️
+31°C
23 April
☀️
+32°C
24 April
☀️
+32°C
25 April
🌧️
+31°C
26 April
🌧️
+30°C
27 April
🌧️
+30°C
28 April
🌧️
+31°C
29 April
🌧️
+31°C
30 April
🌧️
+30°C
In April 2024 Tawau had 2 sunny days, 8 cloudy days, and 20 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +31°C, with an absolute maximum of +32°C and a minimum of +28°C. The average humidity was 84%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 52%. The average wind speed was 1 m/s, with a maximum of 5 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

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

The climate in Tawau in April has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1984 (+28°C) and the highest in 2019 (+31°C). The driest year was 2002 with only 1424 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2022 with 3063 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Tawau in April:

Is April a good time to visit Tawau?

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

Can you sunbathe in Tawau in April?

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

Is Tawau rainy in April?

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

Is it sunny in Tawau in April?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Tawau in April, 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 Tawau

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Tawau, 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.