Bandar Seri Begawan Weather in December 2026: what to expect (4.5/10)

The month in detail

What to expect in December

December falls in the wet season in Bandar Seri Begawan. Showers are often brief but intense. With 90.0% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned.

December ranks 11 out of 12 months in Bandar Seri Begawan. Compared to November: −0.6h of sun per day.

This month's conditions

What it's like in December

Feels like

oppressive heat

24°

Daylight

11.7h of daylight

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Is December the right month?

The best month in Bandar Seri Begawan is February (4.9/10), 0.4 pt higher than December.

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Context

Our verdict

Bandar Seri Begawan ("BSB"), capital of Brunei (Brunei Darussalam) on the island of Borneo : 100,000 inhabitants intra-muros, 280,000 in urban area. Absolute sultanate ruled by Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah since 1967 (one of the longest reigns in the world, 56 years in 2023, 5th world fortune according to Forbes 28 billion USD personal).

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Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.

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Practical info

What you need to know before you go

Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a tropical stay.

Country · Brunei

🗣️LanguageMalay

💶CurrencyBrunei Dollar ($)

🚗DrivingLeft-hand

🛡️SafetyVery safe · 1/5

💰Cost of living ⓘModerate · 3/5

🌡️ Climate

🌍Climate typeEquatorial tropical

📈Climate trend ⓘStable

🔥Hottest monthApril · 30°C

❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 29°C

🌧️Rainiest month ⓘNovember · 92%

🏝️ Tropical stay

🌞Dry season ⓘMay → Sep

🌧️Wet season ⓘDec → Mar

🌀Cyclones ⓘNone (equator)

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Location

Where is Bandar Seri Begawan ?

Global position + regional geographic context.

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🔍 Geographic context

Brunei

Equatorial tropical climate with a 4.9 → 4.5 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.

4.94°N · 114.95°E

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Bandar Seri Begawan?

February is the best month with 29.0°C highs, 24.0°C lows, 7.4h of sunshine and 72.0% rainy days.

How many hours of sunshine does Bandar Seri Begawan get in February?

Bandar Seri Begawan averages 7.4 sunshine hours per day in February. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 4.6/10.

What is the rainiest month in Bandar Seri Begawan?

October is the most unfavourable month with October has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.

What are the temperatures at night in Bandar Seri Begawan in February?

In February, overnight lows reach 24.0°C, while afternoon highs average 29.0°C.

Is Bandar Seri Begawan good in winter?

In winter (December-February), Bandar Seri Begawan scores 4.4/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains February with a score of 4.6/10.

When should you avoid Bandar Seri Begawan?

October is the most difficult month to visit Bandar Seri Begawan, with October has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.