Kuching (Sarawak) weather in March

March in Kuching: sweltering, soaked, with muggy air — not the time — 29 rainy days.

Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Kuching🇲🇾 Malaysia · Malaysia, Singapore & Sumatra · City48
  1. 48Jan
  2. 50Feb
  3. 48Mar
  4. 48Apr
  5. 50May
  6. 55Jun
  7. 60Jul
  8. 53Aug
  9. 47Sep
  10. 46Oct
  11. 47Nov
  12. 48Dec

#7 of 12 months in Kuching · #1348 of 1413 destinations to visit in March · comfort 48/100 (tier F)

Days
31°C
Nights
24°C
Wet days
29
Sun
8.5 h
Humidity
89%
Daylight
12 h
Kuching, Malaysia
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Traveller notes on Kuching in March

Other months in Kuching

Forum posters describe January and February as Kuching's wettest months, though temperatures still hold around 28-30C and genuine sunshine remains a regular feature despite the rain. Posters describe the typical daily pattern as heavier rain settling in during the late afternoon before clearing, occasionally lingering for a full day or two, though posters note you'd be somewhat unlucky to hit that. Posters flag rougher seas this time of year as a real consideration for anyone planning a boat trip to nearby Bako National Park. Posters generally rate January as wetter and a touch cooler than the rest of the year for Kuching, workable with rain gear and flexible water-activity plans.
Tripadvisor community · January · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗
Forum posters call July a genuinely good month to visit Kuching - relatively little rain, a higher chance of clear blue skies than the wetter parts of the year, though the heat and humidity that define Sarawak's climate year-round are still fully present. The one recurring caveat: seasonal haze drifting up from land-clearing fires further south can affect air quality and visibility, and posters say this varies noticeably year to year - some Julys stay mostly clear, others see a real haze episode. Overall, posters describe July as hot and humid but comparatively dry with calm seas, making it one of the better windows for river cruises and outdoor sightseeing around the city.
Tripadvisor community · July · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗

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Kuching climate normals — March

Daytime high31°C / 89°F🔥 sweltering
Nighttime low24°C / 76°F
Feels like (high)38°C / 100°F
Sea temperature29°C / 84°F♨️ bath-warm
Rainfall378 mm / 14.9 in⛈ soaked
Rainy days29 days
Humidity89%💦 very humid
Dew point25°C / 76°F
Sunshine8.5 h/day
Daylight12.1 h
Wind8 km/h / 5 mph
Air quality (US AQI)51🙂 moderate

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

Crowds in Kuching in March

How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.

Peak crowdsRamadan and Hari Raya, Term-1 break (Hari Raya 2026) in Malaysia, school holidays in 2 of the markets that fill it(estimated)

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Best months for Kuching's weather

Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).

Fair weatherKuching's weather doesn't swing hard through the year — comfort stays fairly steady in every month.

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What's on in Kuching in March

Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.

  • Holiday

    Ramadan and Hari Raya

    5 Feb – 25 Mar · usuallyRamadan & EidClosuresCrowded

    Through Ramadan, evening food bazaars appear and some Malay eateries close by day. Hari Raya Aidilfitri ends it with public holidays, a mass trip home, busy roads and transport, and shops shut for a few days. Source ↗

  • Season

    Wet season

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    29 rainy days and about 378 mm in the month — the real kind of rainy season, not afternoon showers.

    from the climate normals

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Kuching in March — FAQ

Is March a good time to visit Kuching?
March in Kuching: sweltering, soaked, with muggy air — not the time — 29 rainy days. It ranks #7 of 12 months for Kuching on SeasonMap's comfort score (48/100).
What is the weather like in Kuching in March?
In March, Kuching averages a daily high of 31.4°C and a low of 24.3°C, with about 377.6 mm of rain over roughly 28.7 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Kuching in March?
Kuching has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 51 in March.