The month in detail
What to expect in March
In March, Borneo sees 86°F during the day with 5.6h of sunshine per day. Expect rain on 41% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended.
March ranks 6 out of 12 months in Borneo. Compared to February: +2°F daytime.
This month's conditions
What it's like in March
UV index
9 · very high
protection essential
Feels like
oppressive heat
24°
Sea
32°C
warm, ideal
Daylight
12.0h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 36
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Is March the right month?
The best month in Borneo is July (5.3/10), 0.3 pt higher than March.
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Plan your trip
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 · Malaysia
🗣️LanguageMalay
💶CurrencyMalaysian Ringgit (RM)
🚗DrivingLeft-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘCheap · 2/5
🌡️ Climate
🌍Climate typeEquatorial tropical
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthMay · 88°F
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 84°F
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘDecember · 59%
🏝️ Tropical stay
🌞Dry season ⓘMay → Sep
🌧️Wet season ⓘDec → Mar
🌀Cyclones ⓘNone (equator)
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Other destinations in March
If March doesn't convince you for this destination, compare with others.
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Location
Where is Borneo ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
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🔍 Geographic context
MalaysiaEquatorial tropical climate with a 5.3 → 4.6 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
4.97°N · 115.06°E
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Borneo?
July is the best month with 86°F highs, 77°F lows, 6.2h of sunshine and 35.0% rainy days.
How many hours of sunshine does Borneo get in July?
Borneo averages 6.2 sunshine hours per day in July. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 5.1/10.
What is the rainiest month in Borneo?
December is the most unfavourable month with December has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Borneo in July?
In July, overnight lows reach 77°F, while afternoon highs average 86°F.
Is Borneo good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Borneo scores 4.7/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains July with a score of 5.1/10.
When should you avoid Borneo?
December is the most difficult month to visit Borneo, with December has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Can you swim in Borneo in March?
In March, the sea averages 89°F in Borneo: warm, ideal. Ideal conditions for swimming and snorkeling.
Do you need sun protection in Borneo in March?
The average UV index reaches 9 in March in Borneo (very high), with about 12.0h of daylight. Protection essential.