Sarawak, Malaysia
Bau
Bau is a town in Sarawak, Malaysia. It has a population of about 52,643. The climate is classified as tropical rainforest (Köppen Af), with .
Now25°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Jun
Population52,643
Local time00:26
1.42° N, 110.15° EElevation 21 mUTC+8 · Malaysia Time
Postal codes93582, 94007 …October: high / low30° / 23°
Rain this month353mm
Best timeJan–Feb · Jun
Best: Jan–Feb · Jun. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Bau at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:22 · 18:2712 h 05 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous86% · Moonrise 16:05Next holiday25 DecemberChristmas DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJan–Feb · Jun
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month31°C
Average high in August
Coolest month22°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthJanuary
749 mm of rain
Driest monthJuly
222 mm of rain
Weather in Bau
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
25°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 2 km/h · humidity 100%
Today23 Oct31°23°6.7 mm
Sat24 Oct32°23°7.1 mm
Sun25 Oct30°23°9.2 mm
Mon26 Oct28°23°15.8 mm
Tue27 Oct28°23°11.6 mm
Wed28 Oct31°23°5.4 mm
Thu29 Oct31°23°34.2 mm
Fri30 Oct32°23°5.4 mm
Sat31 Oct28°23°4.4 mm
When to go to Bau
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 33 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 31 |
| High | 29° | 29° | 30° | 31° | 31° | 31° | 31° | 31° | 31° | 30° | 30° | 29° |
| Low | 22° | 22° | 23° | 23° | 23° | 23° | 22° | 22° | 23° | 23° | 23° | 22° |
| Rain (mm) | 749 | 547 | 367 | 292 | 253 | 224 | 222 | 237 | 295 | 353 | 390 | 548 |
| Wet days | 30 | 25 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 24 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
What's on in Bau
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Outdoors around Bau
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Paku HotspringHot springs & thermal baths
5.4 kmBUNG TARGETViewpoints
6.7 kmGunung SingaiViewpoints · 562 m
9.9 kmNature around Bau
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Malaysia seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Bau
Universities and research institutes
Mas Gading Community CollegeUniversity or college · founded 2002
Towns and villages around Bau
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Kampong Sekiat1.9 kmKampong Suba Bau1.9 kmTai Ton2.6 kmPaku3.7 kmJambusan3.7 kmTundong3.7 kmKampong Siburuh4.1 kmBidi4.1 kmBuso5.2 kmPelaman Mawiang Togug5.2 kmKampong Gerogo5.2 kmKampong Podam5.6 kmKampong Merimbeh5.6 kmKampong Sogo5.9 kmKampong Suba Buan5.9 kmKampung Seropak5.9 kmPelaman Semaya6.7 kmKampong Boring6.7 kmMusi6.7 kmPelaman Tiguduong6.7 kmKampong Seromah6.7 kmKrokong6.7 kmPelaman Pisa6.7 kmKerokong6.7 kmPelaman Batu Sepit7.4 kmKampong Peninyau Baharu7.6 kmPelaman Sepisa7.6 kmKampong Sudoh7.6 kmKampong Addis7.6 kmKampong Poak7.6 kmKampong Kerokong Gunong7.6 kmPelaman Mawiang Tubon7.9 kmSiniawan8.3 kmKampong Kandis Lama8.3 kmPelaman Siburuh Tubon8.3 kmKampong Sekio8.3 kmPelaman Segah9.3 kmKampong Kopid9.3 kmKampong Sungai Pinang9.3 kmKampong Kandis Baharu9.3 kmPelaman Tawiah9.3 kmKampong Tembawang Sauh9.3 kmKampong Jugan9.3 kmPejiru9.3 kmPelaman Buta9.3 kmKampong Kerokong Belimbing9.3 kmKampong Tabong9.3 kmKampong Peninyau Lama9.4 kmKampong Segobang9.4 kmKampong Atas9.4 kmKampong Tanjong Durian10 kmKampong Opar10 kmKampong Tanjong10 kmKampong Daun10 kmPelaman Monggak10 kmPelaman Sagah11 kmKampong Segong11 kmKampong Bogag12 kmPelaman Sekio12 kmKampong Sungai Aup12 kmKampong Serasot12 kmKampong Pedauun Bawah12 kmKampung Sebua13 kmKampong Lubok Buaya13 kmKampong Landeh13 kmBatu Kitang13 kmKampong Sekunyit13 kmKampung Stinggang13 kmKampong Rembus13 kmKampong Lidah Tanah13 kmKampong Keranji13 kmKampong Pedauun Atas13 kmPlaman Teburas14 kmPlaman Turak14 kmKampong Jagoi Gunong14 kmKampong Sagah14 kmKampong Duyoh14 kmKampong Sekebang Opar15 km
Bau from above
Around Bau17 places to see, do and reach nearby
Fairy CaveNature5.3 kmKubah National ParkNature21 kmMaong RiverNature23 kmGunung SemaongMountain32 kmGunung SerapiMountain19 kmGunung SpaohMountain37 kmGunung BerendangMountain13 kmGunung SiburanMountain27 kmGunong BerikuMountain39 kmPangkalan Jety Kampung StingFerry port22 kmPangkalan jety bengohFerry port22 kmMetro City New TownshipPlace24 kmKuchingPlace25 kmLunduPlace44 kmTebeduPlace49 kmSiburanPlace28 kmSerianPlace54 km
Postal codes
935829400794009
Getting to Bau
Kuching International AirportKCH
24 kmSupadio International AirportPNK
193 kmTebelian AirportSQG
218 kmPangkalan Jety Kampung StingPangkalan jety bengoh
22 kmPangkalan jety bengohPangkalan Jety Kampung Sting
22 kmPlaces near Bau
Places with a climate like Bau
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Bau?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and June offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Bau.
What is the hottest month in Bau?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 22°C.
What is the coldest month in Bau?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 22°C.
What is the rainiest month in Bau?
January is the wettest month with about 749 mm of precipitation on 30 wet days.
What is the postal code of Bau?
Bau has 3 postal codes: 93582, 94007, 94009.