The climate of Kampong Baru Baru
Geographically placed in an equatorial territory, the town of
Kampong Baru Baru belongs to the Af Köppen climate classification, more commonly recognized as a tropical rainforest. Its geoclimatic positioning beings consistent tropical weather, free from stark seasonality and blessed with rain all year round.
Throughout the year, temperatures range between moderately hot and extremely warm in Kampong Baru Baru. The highest average monthly highs occur around
May, soaring up to a sweltering 32.3°C (90.1°F). On the contrary, the coldest average lows bottom out at 23.3°C (73.9°F) in
March, which still offers warm weather despite being the coolest period.
Beyond temperatures, a conspicuous facet of Kampong Baru Baru's climate is its precipitation. The climate data indicates rainfall is a familiar phenomenon, with the driest month of
February recording an average of 52mm (2.05"). This pattern takes an uptick by
October, where the town experiences its heaviest rain showers that average around 150mm (5.91").
The average relative humidity remains fairly constant at around 80% throughout the year. Meanwhile, daily sunlight varies slightly from 11.9 hours in
January and
December to 12.4 hours in
June and
July. The monthly sunshine hours also maintain a steady range, with a maximum of 8.9 hours in
September and a slightly lesser count of 8 hours during January.
The best time to visit Kampong Baru Baru
Considering the tropical rainforest climate of
Kampong Baru Baru, the best time for a visit involves finding a balance between heat and precipitation. The months of
February to
April provide a favorable compromise. Despite average high temperatures floating around 30.5°C (86.9°F) to 31.8°C (89.2°F), these months have the lowest average rainfall, particularly February experiencing 52mm (2.05") of precipitation on average. These conditions make for relatively dry weather suitable for outdoor explorations and beach excursions.
The worst time to visit Kampong Baru Baru
Based on weather data, the least hospitable months in
Kampong Baru Baru appear to be
October through
December. In these months, average rainfall levels spike from 150mm (5.91") to 144mm (5.67"), significantly higher than most other months in the year. Furthermore, December registers the highest number of rainfall days, tallying up to 25.9 days. This influx of precipitation, alongside heat with average high temperatures hovering around 31.6°C (88.9°F) to 30.7°C (87.3°F), leads to increased humidity and potentially uncomfortable conditions for visitors.
Spring weather in Kampong Baru Baru
In
Kampong Baru Baru, the lack of a distinct spring season due to its tropical rainforest climate maintains a consistent weather pattern from
March to
May. Average high temperatures remain stable between 31°C (87.8°F) and 32.3°C (90.1°F). Rainfall sees a gradual increase, beginning with an average of 88mm (3.46") in March, 123mm (4.84") in
April, and peaking at 138mm (5.43") in May.
Summer weather in Kampong Baru Baru
Contrary to common perceptions of summer,
June to
August in
Kampong Baru Baru reflects a stable pattern with high temperatures hovering around 32.1°C (89.8°F) to 32.2°C (90°F). Rainfall drops slightly from its spring peak, averaging between 142mm (5.59") in June to 117mm (4.61") in August. Days continue to lengthen slightly with daily sunlight around 12.4 hours in June to 12.3 hours in August.
Autumn weather in Kampong Baru Baru
The autumn months in
Kampong Baru Baru, from
September to
November, bring along an uptick in rainfall. Totals rise from 103mm (4.06") in September to a yearly peak of 150mm (5.91") in
October, before sliding slightly to 134mm (5.28") in November. Temperatures hold steady in the low thirties, varying from 31.9°C (89.4°F) in September to 31.3°C (88.3°F) by November.
Winter weather in Kampong Baru Baru
Despite being a tropical rainforest climate, the winter months in
Kampong Baru Baru -
December to
February - record a consistency in weather conditions. The area experiences high temperatures, averaging 30.7°C (87.3°F) in December to 30.5°C (86.9°F) in February. Despite winter traditionally being a dry season in most climates, Kampong Baru Baru sees strong rainfall, resulting in 144mm (5.67") in December and 96mm (3.78") by February.
Weather in January
January is typically a wet month in Kampong Baru,
Brunei, as the city receives rainfall on 19.8 days on average. The frequent downpour is accompanied by humidity levels that stand at 82%, enhancing the moist conditions. Temperatures record a balanced pattern within floating from 23.8°C (74.8°F) to 29.9°C (85.8°F), which does not fluctuate wildly.
Weather in January » Weather in February
Moving into
February, the rainfall begins to lessen in frequency to 16.4 days, which makes it a noticeable shift from the preceding month. As one can expect, the decrease in the frequency of the rain leads to an uptick in the hours of sunshine, which now average 8.5 hours per day.
Weather in February »Weather in March
March does not deviate much in terms of temperature compared to its predecessor, spanning from 23.3°C (73.9°F) to 31°C (87.8°F). However, a revival of the rainy weather pattern is witnessed, as the number of precipitation days increases to 21.5 on average.
Weather in March »
Weather in April
In
April, the weather pattern continues to evolve, with a slight augmentation to the temperature range which now sits from 24°C (75.2°F) to 31.8°C (89.2°F). Yet, the pivotal shift comes in the form of intensified rainy conditions, with the weather records now showing the city getting drenched on an average of 25.8 days.
Weather in April »Weather in May
May showcases a slight increase in both the minimum and the maximum temperature with readings from 24.4°C (75.9°F) to 32.3°C (90.1°F), respectively. However, it is also the month that experiences the peak rainfall at 138mm (5.43"), an increase from the previous month.
Weather in May » Weather in June
June sees
Brunei's weather moderating slightly with a lower frequency of rainfall with an average of 22 days. Yet, temperatures persist within the thermal comfort zone from 24.1°C (75.4°F) to 32.1°C (89.8°F). The relative humidity drops further to 78%, which denotes a slight relief from the previous weather conditions.
Weather in June »
Weather in July
July follows a similar pattern to
June, with temperatures varying from 23.7°C (74.7°F) to 32°C (89.6°F) and still maintaining a frequency of 24.5 wet days. As the rainy season extends into this month, there's an attendant increase in cloud cover, which stands at 39%.
Weather in July » Weather in August
August weather in Kampong Baru records slight fluctuations in several weather elements. The temperature margins stand between 23.9°C (75°F) and 32.2°C (90°F), while the relative humidity is slightly below
July levels at 77%.
Weather in August » Weather in September
September's weather follows a predictable path with temperatures between 24.2°C (75.6°F) to 31.9°C (89.4°F) and the% of cloud cover still hovering around 38%. The month sees a slight increase in the frequency of rainfall with 25.1 days on average.
Weather in September »
Weather in October
October brings about some alterations with a prodigious amount of rainfall amounting to 150mm (5.91"), making it the month with highest precipitation. Interestingly, the temperatures do not display any dramatic shift, ranging from 24.2°C (75.6°F) to 31.6°C (88.9°F).
Weather in October » Weather in November
November's weather manifests slightly lower temperatures between 24.3°C (75.7°F) to 31.3°C (88.3°F). The high rainfall experience persists with an average precipitation of 134mm (5.28"), albeit with a reduction from the preceding month.
Weather in November » Weather in December
December brings a closure to the year with temperatures spanning from 24.3°C (75.7°F) to 30.7°C (87.3°F). There's a minor increase in the rainfall, which now averages 144mm (5.67"). With relative humidity at 82%, the overarching wet conditions persist, highlighting the dominance of rainfall and humidity in Kampong Baru's weather.
Weather in December »