Weather & climate · Bandar Seri Begawan
Best Time to Visit Brunei
February to March
The best time to visit Brunei is February to March, when daytime highs in Bandar Seri Begawan are around 28°C. May is the warmest month (29°C by day), February the coldest (25°C at night), and December the wettest with about 333 mm of rain.
29°C
Warmest: May
25°C
Coldest nights: February
2991 mm
Rain per year
333 mm
Wettest: December
Brunei weather by month
- Jan28°C25°C285 mm
- Feb28°C25°C143 mm
- Mar28°C25°C155 mm
- Apr29°C26°C212 mm
- May29°C27°C241 mm
- Jun29°C27°C258 mm
- Jul29°C26°C249 mm
- Aug29°C26°C229 mm
- Sep29°C26°C253 mm
- Oct29°C26°C312 mm
- Nov29°C26°C321 mm
- Dec29°C26°C333 mm
Best time Good Less ideal
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°C | 25°C | 285 mm | 85% | 86% | Rainy |
| February | 28°C | 25°C | 143 mm | 86% | 80% | Best time |
| March | 28°C | 25°C | 155 mm | 84% | 78% | Best time |
| April | 29°C | 26°C | 212 mm | 82% | 78% | Rainy |
| May | 29°C | 27°C | 241 mm | 82% | 82% | Rainy |
| June | 29°C | 27°C | 258 mm | 82% | 84% | Rainy |
| July | 29°C | 26°C | 249 mm | 81% | 84% | Rainy |
| August | 29°C | 26°C | 229 mm | 81% | 84% | Rainy |
| September | 29°C | 26°C | 253 mm | 82% | 87% | Rainy |
| October | 29°C | 26°C | 312 mm | 84% | 89% | Rainy |
| November | 29°C | 26°C | 321 mm | 84% | 88% | Rainy |
| December | 29°C | 26°C | 333 mm | 84% | 87% | Rainy |
Data: NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources) — 25-year climate averages 2001–2025, public domain, for the area around Bandar Seri Begawan (4.88, 114.93). Satellite and model averages — local weather stations can differ by 1–2 °C, and mountains or coasts elsewhere in Brunei have their own climate.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Brunei?
February to March. The best time to visit Brunei is February to March, when daytime highs in Bandar Seri Begawan are around 28°C. May is the warmest month (29°C by day), February the coldest (25°C at night), and December the wettest with about 333 mm of rain.
What is the hottest month in Brunei?
May, with average highs of 29°C in Bandar Seri Begawan.
What is the coldest month in Brunei?
February, when nights drop to about 25°C and days reach 28°C.
What is the rainiest month in Brunei?
December with about 333 mm; February is the driest (143 mm).
When should I avoid visiting Brunei?
May is the least comfortable month on average: 29°C by day and 241 mm of rain.
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