Which is the hottest month in Brunei?

The hottest time of year in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei is normally May. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 32°C with very high heat and humidity.

Best time to visit Brunei

Q: When is the best time to visit Brunei?

The best time to visit Brunei (Bandar Seri Begawan) is January, February, November and December based on the following average weather conditions. Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C. Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more.

Q: Which month has the most rain in Brunei?

In terms of rainfall, November is usually the wettest month in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei with 370mm on average. There are normally 24 days in November with some rain.

Q: When is it sunniest in Brunei?

The sunniest time of year in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei is normally April with bright sunshine on average for 64% of daylight hours; that's 8 hours of sunshine per day.

Q: When is the sea warmest in Brunei?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei in June when the water temperature reaches 30°C.

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When is the best time to visit Brunei?

The best time to visit Brunei (Bandar Seri Begawan) is January, February, November and December based on the following average weather conditions.

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Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more [remove]

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The weather guide for Brunei (Bandar Seri Begawan) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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Brunei weather overview

Brunei is a tiny very wealthy country, which has a coastal plain on the South China Sea, mountains in the east and tropical rainforest covering 75 per cent of its surface, is very hot all year with average temperatures up in the high 20s Centigrade (low 80s Fahrenheit). It experiences very heavy rainfall from April to December and no time of year can guarantee dry weather.

What to pack for Brunei weather

Light clothing is essential at any time of the year but so are waterproofs.

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Time difference	UK +8 hours
Language(s)	Malay, English
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Electricity	G plug (240V)
Driving side	Left

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Which month has the most rain in Brunei?

In terms of rainfall, January is usually the wettest month in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei with 0mm on average. There are normally no days in January with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Brunei?

The sunniest time of year in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei is normally January with bright sunshine on average for 0% of daylight hours; that's 0 hours of sunshine per day.

When is the sea warmest in Brunei?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei in January when the water temperature reaches 0°C.

What is the time difference between Brunei and the UK?

The time difference between Brunei and the UK is UK time+8 hours.

What is the main language spoken in Brunei?

The main languages spoken in Brunei are Malay and English.

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What is the currency in Brunei?

The currency in Brunei is the Brunei Dollar (BND) and the Singapore Dollar (SGN).

Which plugs are used in Brunei?

Brunei uses electrical plug type G (240 Volts).

Which side of the road do they drive on in Brunei?

They drive on the left side of the road in Brunei.

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