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What is the best time to visit Brunei?

January to May is the best time to visit Brunei. These months are the dry season in Brunei, and the weather is not very hot with the temperature ranging between 23 and 31 degrees celsius. However, June to September is the high tourist season in Brunei. February and March are the driest months in the region, with rains from September to December which happens to be the low season. It rains for a total of around 2 to 3 weeks, with temperatures fluctuating between 22 and 32 degrees throughout the year. Although July 15th (the Sultan’s Birthday) attracts massive tourism, the end of the Ramadan season is also a great time to visit Brunei as gates to the Sultan’s palace would be open to both locals and tourists.

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Month	High/Low (°C)	Rain
January	31°/ 23°	18 days
February	32°/ 23°	15 days
March	32°/ 23°	22 days
April	32°/ 23°	27 days
May	33°/ 23°	20 days
June	32°/ 23°	20 days
July	32°/ 22°	19 days
August	33°/ 23°	15 days
September	34°/ 23°	16 days
October	31°/ 22°	29 days
November	31°/ 22°	24 days
December	30°/ 22°	28 days

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High Season in Brunei

January to May is the high season in Brunei as this humid subtropical region experiences massive rainfall and humidity pretty much throughout the year and January to May is the perfect time to avoid both rain and humidity. The weather is dry and warm with low showers, and the temperature oscillates between 23 and 31 degrees celsius. This is the ideal time to hit the beach and visit popular tourist sites such as Bandar Seri Begawan, Omar Ali Saiffudien Mosque and Kampong Ayer.

Shoulder Season in Brunei

June to August is the shoulder season in Brunei. The weather is warmer and more humid than the high season during this time, with July being the warmest month in Brunei. The average day temperature in July is around 31 degrees Celcius. Although there would be some amount of rainfall during the shoulder season, it would not be damaging to tourism per se. The shoulder season is a great time to go mountaineering and visit cooler attractions such as reservoirs and rainforests.

Low Season in Brunei

September to December are the wettest months in Brunei. There are hefty rains, and the region is exceptionally humid during this period. The average temperature would be 30 degrees Celcius. Since there would be very few tourists in Brunei in the wet season, it would become much more comfortable to travel within the region. Still, the climate may majorly interfere in tourist activities. Hence, it is not very advisable to visit Brunei during this season. However, travellers can visit attractions such as museums and handicraft centres.

Brunei in January

January is the beginning of the high season in Brunei, and it is a good time to visit Ulu Temburong National Park. With approximately 16 days of rain, humidity and rainfall would generally be higher in Brunei in January; however, it would not interfere with tourism. The minimum temperature ranges between 23 and 24 degrees Celcius and the maximum temperature can touch 31 degrees Celcius. January 1st and January 25th are observed as national holidays on account of New Year’s day and the 1st day of the Lunar New Year respectively.

Brunei in February

February is relatively a lower season for tourism. It is mostly sunny during the beginning of February, and it starts to get cloudy towards the end of the month with a few bright days in between and around 11 rainy days. The minimum temperature in Brunei in February is between 24 and 25 degrees Celcius and the maximum temperature is 31 degrees Celcius, it may touch 34 degrees Celcius at times as well. February 23rd is a national holiday as it is the National Day in Brunei. Chinese New year in Brunei is celebrated among the Chinese families in Brunei between the 14th and 16th of February.

Brunei in March

March in Brunei experiences at least ten days of rain with day and night temperatures ranging between 25 and 32 degrees Celcius respectively. The lowest temperature in March can touch 17 degrees Celcius and 33 degrees Celcius as well. March has the least amount of rainfall in Brunei, with the general marking of the clearest day is said to be March 3rd. March 22nd is a national holiday on account of Israk Miraj. The Royal Brunei Armed Day is celebrated on March 31st at Taman Haji Sir Omar Ali Saifuddien. Some of the common events on this day are military parades, display of artilleries and parachute shows.

Brunei in April

April is not a very tourist-friendly time in Brunei as rainfall increases, with at least 15 days of rain. The April temperature in Brunei ranges between 25 degrees Celcius and 33 degrees Celcius; however, it can fluctuate between 16 degrees Celcius and 36 degrees Celcius as well. The season of Ramadan commences towards the end of April with a national holiday observed on the 24th of April as the first tentative day of Ramadan.

Brunei in May

With an average of 18 days of rain, May is typically the hottest month of the year in Brunei. The average temperature ranges between 32 degrees Celcius and 23 degrees Celcius. Since April-end and May are the months of Ramadan in Brunei, there are many national holidays. May 11th and May 24th to May 27th are holidays. May 24th tentatively marks the end of the Ramadan season.

Brunei in June

June marks the beginning of the best time to visit Brunei. However, June brings at least 17 days of rain in Brunei. The temperature during this month ranges between 23 degrees Celcius and 31 degrees Celcius with a combination of cloudy and sunny days throughout the month. June 1st is a national holiday on account of Royal Brunei Armed Forces Day.

Brunei in July

July is typically the high season for tourism in Brunei, with the temperature ranging between 26 degrees Celcius and 32 degrees Celcius. However, temperatures can touch 20 degrees Celcius and 33 degrees Celcius degrees sometimes. Although there are at least 16 rainy days in June, there are more than half the month of sunny days with a few cloudy days but less rainfall. July is a big month in Brunei. The country celebrates His Majesty the Sultan’s birthday on 15th July, and it is a national holiday as well. Hari Raya Aidiladha or the Feast of the Sacrifice is observed between 31st July and the 1st August.

Brunei in August

With an average of 17 rainy days, the August temperature in Brunei ranges between 23 degrees Celcius and 31 degrees Celcius. Since August is in between the peak tourist season in Brunei, flight and accommodation expenses are bound to hike up. The average day temperature in Brunei during this month is 27 degrees Celcius. The 20th of August is a national holiday on account of Al-Hijra or the Hijri New Year.

Brunei in September

September is the beginning of the offseason in Brunei. With increasing rainfall, Brunei witnesses at least 18 days of rain in September and a temperature range of 23 degrees Celcius to 31 degrees Celcius. However, most days in September are sunny with showers either towards the end of the day or in between. September does not have any national holidays.

Brunei in October

October witnesses the start of heavy rainfall throughout the month. With an average of 18 days of rain, and barely two weeks of sunny days, October is not a very good time to plan a trip to Brunei. Brunei in October has a temperature range of 23 degrees Celcius and 32 degrees Celcius, with a possible heatwave alert and thunderstorms at the same time. October 29th is a national holiday on account of Prophet Muhammad’s birthday.

Brunei in November

November maintains the consistency of heavy rainfall in Brunei, with a minimum of 22 rainy days. The November temperature in Brunei ranges between 23 degrees Celcius and 30 degrees Celcius and an average day-temperature of 26.5 degrees Celcius. There are comparatively more sunny days in November than in October. However, the weather in November would accompany a few thunderstorms and some cloudy days as well.

Brunei in December

Rainfall reduces a little in December. With an average of 20 rainy days, the temperature in Brunei ranges between 23 degrees Celcius and 30 degrees Celcius. December has a combination of sunny and rainy days which would bring occasional thundershowers as well. December 25th is a national holiday in Brunei. The country hosts the extravagant Brunei December Festival from the second week of December to the first week of January. This festival clubs together various events such as Brunei Bird Race and the Tiny Lit Fest.