MY Borneo · Summer

Visit Borneo
in August?

Good window in August — February is a notch above.

Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · 4.97°N 115.06°E
88°FMax temperature
71%Rainy days
10.1hSunshine / day

Borneo weather in August

✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
77°F – 88°F
🌧 Rainy days
71% of days
☀️ Sunshine
10.1h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Summer
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.0/10
📅 📅 Best month
February (7.1/10)

Should you visit Borneo in August?

✅ Good

✅ Yes if: you're willing to accept showers in exchange for lower prices and fewer tourists.

❌ No if: you're planning 100% outdoor activities — rain is frequent.

🌧 Rain : ███████░░░ 71%
🌡 Temperature : ████████░░ 88°F
☀️ Sunshine : ███████░░░ 10.1h/d

Our take: Borneo in August: 88°F and 10.1h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.

Borneo in August by trip type

What to expect in August

In the height of summer, Borneo sees high temperatures (31°F). Heat is a factor for outdoor activities. With 71% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. February (7.1/10) is significantly better if possible.

All months for Borneo

Month-by-month comparison

MonthMin °FMax °FRain %Precip inSun h/dScore
🌧️ January75°F84°F86%0.4in9.3h7.0/10
⛅ February75°F84°F76%0.2in10.2h7.1/10
⛅ March77°F86°F79%0.3in10.1h7.0/10
🌦️ April77°F86°F85%0.3in10.7h7.0/10
⛅ May77°F88°F79%0.4in10.0h7.0/10
⛅ June77°F86°F71%0.3in10.1h7.1/10
⛅ July77°F86°F68%0.3in10.3h7.1/10
⛅ August77°F88°F71%0.4in10.1h7.0/10
⛅ September77°F86°F74%0.3in9.9h7.1/10
🌧️ October75°F86°F86%0.4in9.6h7.0/10
🌧️ November75°F86°F91%0.4in9.9h6.7/10
🌧️ December75°F86°F91%0.4in9.4h6.4/10
Ideal Fair Challenging climate ◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In August, Borneo averages 88°F, 71% rainy days and 10.1h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.0/10. See methodology →

August vs February (best month)

The best month is February (score 7.1/10). Difference:

FAQ — Borneo in August

Is August a good time to visit Borneo?
August is an acceptable time for Borneo (score 7.0/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider February (7.1/10) if possible.
Does it rain a lot in Borneo in August?
Yes, 71% of days see rain in August. Plan some indoor activities as backup.

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