Bintulu weather in June
In June, Bintulu sees average daytime highs of 31°C and overnight lows near 25°C, with 177 mm of rain across 20.4 wet days and about 12.2 hours of daylight. It is the 2nd-warmest and 10th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 31°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 7% of the time in June, and the air most often feels miserable.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 12 min at the start of June to 12 h 12 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, June is Bintulu's 1st-clearest and 10th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Bintulu's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 31°
- 2nd warmest
- Overnight low
- 25°
- 11th coldest
- Rainfall
- 177 mm
- 20.4 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 12 min
- 6:23 AM – 6:34 PM
- Cloud cover
- 78%
- 1st clearest
- Wind
- 7 km/h
- 10th windiest
- Solar energy
- 4.93 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 3.3
- out of 10
Bintulu is town on the island of Borneo in the central region of Sarawak, Malaysia.
- Founded
- 1862
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in June
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 31°C through the month.
A typical June day in Bintulu reaches about 31°C in the afternoon and slips back to 25°C overnight — a 6°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 29°C and 32°C. Set against its neighbours, June runs on par with May and on par with July.
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| Avg high (°C) | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 |
| Avg low (°C) | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 31 | 25 |
| 2 | 31 | 25 |
| 3 | 31 | 25 |
| 4 | 31 | 25 |
| 5 | 31 | 25 |
| 6 | 31 | 25 |
| 7 | 31 | 25 |
| 8 | 31 | 25 |
| 9 | 31 | 25 |
| 10 | 31 | 25 |
| 11 | 31 | 25 |
| 12 | 31 | 25 |
| 13 | 31 | 25 |
| 14 | 31 | 25 |
| 15 | 31 | 25 |
| 16 | 31 | 25 |
| 17 | 31 | 25 |
| 18 | 31 | 25 |
| 19 | 31 | 25 |
| 20 | 31 | 25 |
| 21 | 31 | 25 |
| 22 | 31 | 25 |
| 23 | 31 | 25 |
| 24 | 31 | 25 |
| 25 | 31 | 25 |
| 26 | 31 | 25 |
| 27 | 31 | 25 |
| 28 | 31 | 25 |
| 29 | 31 | 25 |
| 30 | 31 | 25 |
How June really feels in Bintulu
Once humidity and wind are folded in, June averages 30 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in June is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Bintulu weather by month
How June compares with the rest of the year at a glance. June is the 2nd-warmest and 10th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29° / 24° | 298 | 26.1 | 11.8 | 3.2 |
| Feb | 29° / 24° | 192 | 21.6 | 11.9 | 3.5 |
| Mar | 30° / 25° | 165 | 22.6 | 12 | 3.4 |
| Apr | 30° / 25° | 188 | 24.2 | 12.1 | 3.0 |
| May | 31° / 25° | 183 | 22.8 | 12.1 | 3.1 |
| Jun | 31° / 25° | 177 | 20.4 | 12.2 | 3.3 |
| Jul | 31° / 25° | 170 | 19.6 | 12.2 | 3.4 |
| Aug | 31° / 25° | 196 | 21.1 | 12.1 | 3.3 |
| Sep | 30° / 25° | 213 | 23.8 | 12 | 3.1 |
| Oct | 30° / 24° | 274 | 27.3 | 11.9 | 2.9 |
| Nov | 30° / 24° | 291 | 28.4 | 11.9 | 2.7 |
| Dec | 29° / 24° | 348 | 28.8 | 11.8 | 2.8 |
Cloud cover in June
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 7% of the time in June, the clearest month of the year.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 13% of June, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 80%.
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| Clearer (%) | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
| Cloudier (%) | 84 | 84 | 84 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 82 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 80 | 80 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 78 | 78 | 78 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16 | 84 |
| 2 | 16 | 84 |
| 3 | 16 | 84 |
| 4 | 17 | 83 |
| 5 | 17 | 83 |
| 6 | 17 | 83 |
| 7 | 17 | 83 |
| 8 | 17 | 83 |
| 9 | 18 | 82 |
| 10 | 19 | 81 |
| 11 | 19 | 81 |
| 12 | 19 | 81 |
| 13 | 20 | 80 |
| 14 | 20 | 80 |
| 15 | 21 | 79 |
| 16 | 21 | 79 |
| 17 | 21 | 79 |
| 18 | 22 | 78 |
| 19 | 22 | 78 |
| 20 | 22 | 78 |
| 21 | 22 | 78 |
| 22 | 22 | 78 |
| 23 | 23 | 77 |
| 24 | 23 | 77 |
| 25 | 23 | 77 |
| 26 | 23 | 77 |
| 27 | 23 | 77 |
| 28 | 22 | 78 |
| 29 | 22 | 78 |
| 30 | 22 | 78 |
Chance of precipitation in June
Bintulu gets around 177 mm of rain over 20.4 wet days in June. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 67% and peaks near 74% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 74 | 74 | 74 | 73 | 73 | 72 | 71 | 71 | 70 | 69 | 68 | 67 | 66 | 65 | 65 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 74 |
| 2 | 74 |
| 3 | 74 |
| 4 | 73 |
| 5 | 73 |
| 6 | 72 |
| 7 | 71 |
| 8 | 71 |
| 9 | 70 |
| 10 | 69 |
| 11 | 68 |
| 12 | 67 |
| 13 | 66 |
| 14 | 65 |
| 15 | 65 |
| 16 | 64 |
| 17 | 64 |
| 18 | 64 |
| 19 | 64 |
| 20 | 64 |
| 21 | 64 |
| 22 | 64 |
| 23 | 65 |
| 24 | 65 |
| 25 | 65 |
| 26 | 65 |
| 27 | 66 |
| 28 | 66 |
| 29 | 66 |
| 30 | 66 |
Humidity in June
Most of June feels miserable — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, June lands in the miserable band about 68% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 100% of them.
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| Oppressive (%) | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 44 | 45 | 46 | 47 |
| Miserable (%) | 82 | 81 | 81 | 80 | 79 | 78 | 78 | 77 | 76 | 75 | 73 | 72 | 71 | 70 | 68 | 67 | 66 | 65 | 64 | 63 | 62 | 61 | 60 | 59 | 58 | 57 | 56 | 55 | 54 | 53 |
| Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18 | 82 |
| 2 | 19 | 81 |
| 3 | 19 | 81 |
| 4 | 20 | 80 |
| 5 | 21 | 79 |
| 6 | 22 | 78 |
| 7 | 22 | 78 |
| 8 | 23 | 77 |
| 9 | 24 | 76 |
| 10 | 25 | 75 |
| 11 | 27 | 73 |
| 12 | 28 | 72 |
| 13 | 29 | 71 |
| 14 | 30 | 70 |
| 15 | 32 | 68 |
| 16 | 33 | 67 |
| 17 | 34 | 66 |
| 18 | 35 | 65 |
| 19 | 36 | 64 |
| 20 | 37 | 63 |
| 21 | 38 | 62 |
| 22 | 39 | 61 |
| 23 | 40 | 60 |
| 24 | 41 | 59 |
| 25 | 42 | 58 |
| 26 | 43 | 57 |
| 27 | 44 | 56 |
| 28 | 45 | 55 |
| 29 | 46 | 54 |
| 30 | 47 | 53 |
Wind in June
Winds average 7 km/h in June.
Across June, daily wind ranges from about 6 km/h on the calmest days to 7 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | calm |
| 2 | 6 | calm |
| 3 | 7 | calm |
| 4 | 7 | calm |
| 5 | 7 | calm |
| 6 | 7 | calm |
| 7 | 7 | calm |
| 8 | 7 | calm |
| 9 | 7 | calm |
| 10 | 7 | calm |
| 11 | 7 | calm |
| 12 | 7 | calm |
| 13 | 7 | calm |
| 14 | 7 | calm |
| 15 | 7 | calm |
| 16 | 7 | calm |
| 17 | 7 | calm |
| 18 | 7 | calm |
| 19 | 7 | calm |
| 20 | 7 | calm |
| 21 | 7 | calm |
| 22 | 7 | calm |
| 23 | 7 | calm |
| 24 | 7 | calm |
| 25 | 7 | calm |
| 26 | 7 | calm |
| 27 | 7 | calm |
| 28 | 7 | calm |
| 29 | 7 | calm |
| 30 | 7 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in June
Daylight runs from about 12 h 12 min at the start of June to 12 h 12 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 0 minutes over June. Sunrise moves from 6:20 AM to 6:26 AM, and sunset from 6:30 PM to 6:36 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:26 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:30 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:34 | 6:34 | 6:34 | 6:34 | 6:34 | 6:35 | 6:35 | 6:35 | 6:35 | 6:35 | 6:36 | 6:36 | 6:36 | 6:36 | 6:36 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.2 | 6:20 | 6:30 |
| 2 | 12.2 | 6:20 | 6:31 |
| 3 | 12.2 | 6:21 | 6:31 |
| 4 | 12.2 | 6:21 | 6:31 |
| 5 | 12.2 | 6:21 | 6:31 |
| 6 | 12.2 | 6:21 | 6:31 |
| 7 | 12.2 | 6:21 | 6:32 |
| 8 | 12.2 | 6:21 | 6:32 |
| 9 | 12.2 | 6:21 | 6:32 |
| 10 | 12.2 | 6:22 | 6:32 |
| 11 | 12.2 | 6:22 | 6:32 |
| 12 | 12.2 | 6:22 | 6:33 |
| 13 | 12.2 | 6:22 | 6:33 |
| 14 | 12.2 | 6:22 | 6:33 |
| 15 | 12.2 | 6:22 | 6:33 |
| 16 | 12.2 | 6:23 | 6:34 |
| 17 | 12.2 | 6:23 | 6:34 |
| 18 | 12.2 | 6:23 | 6:34 |
| 19 | 12.2 | 6:23 | 6:34 |
| 20 | 12.2 | 6:23 | 6:34 |
| 21 | 12.2 | 6:24 | 6:35 |
| 22 | 12.2 | 6:24 | 6:35 |
| 23 | 12.2 | 6:24 | 6:35 |
| 24 | 12.2 | 6:24 | 6:35 |
| 25 | 12.2 | 6:25 | 6:35 |
| 26 | 12.2 | 6:25 | 6:36 |
| 27 | 12.2 | 6:25 | 6:36 |
| 28 | 12.2 | 6:25 | 6:36 |
| 29 | 12.2 | 6:25 | 6:36 |
| 30 | 12.2 | 6:26 | 6:36 |
Solar energy in June
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in June, about 4.93 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.22 kWh/m² to a high of 5.27 kWh/m² in March across the year — June's 4.93 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 4 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 5 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 6 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 7 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 8 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 9 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 10 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 11 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 12 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 13 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 14 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 15 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 16 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 17 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 18 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.0 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Bintulu
In June, Bintulu sits inside its pacific typhoon season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Bintulu sits in the Pacific typhoon belt; the season peaks July–October.
Is June a good time to visit Bintulu?
Our two travel scores rate June for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
June is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Bintulu.
What to pack for Bintulu in June
From June's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In June, Bintulu sees daytime highs around 31°C and nights near 25°C. Pack light clothes and rain gear. Worth having: sun protection. About 20 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Bintulu in June
The nearest coast averages about 30°C in June — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 18 km away) is warmest in May at about 30°C and coldest in February near 28°C.
The water stays above 20°C all year — warm enough for a swim any month.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 28 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 |
| Comfort | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28 | Tropical |
| Feb | 28 | Tropical |
| Mar | 29 | Tropical |
| Apr | 30 | Tropical |
| May | 30 | Tropical |
| Jun | 30 | Tropical |
| Jul | 30 | Tropical |
| Aug | 30 | Tropical |
| Sep | 30 | Tropical |
| Oct | 30 | Tropical |
| Nov | 29 | Tropical |
| Dec | 29 | Tropical |
UV index in Bintulu in June
Clear-sky midday UV in June peaks around 12 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Bintulu peaks around March 24 at about 15 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near November 21 at about 11 (extreme).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 13 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 12 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 13 | Extreme |
| Feb | 15 | Extreme |
| Mar | 15 | Extreme |
| Apr | 15 | Extreme |
| May | 14 | Extreme |
| Jun | 12 | Extreme |
| Jul | 11 | Extreme |
| Aug | 13 | Extreme |
| Sep | 13 | Extreme |
| Oct | 14 | Extreme |
| Nov | 11 | Extreme |
| Dec | 12 | Extreme |
Air quality in Bintulu in June
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where June falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Bintulu is worst in September — around 19 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 2.1× the cleanest month (December, 9 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 9 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 19 | 13 | 9 | 9 |
| Level | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 9 | Good |
| Feb | 13 | Moderate |
| Mar | 12 | Moderate |
| Apr | 12 | Moderate |
| May | 11 | Good |
| Jun | 12 | Good |
| Jul | 13 | Moderate |
| Aug | 15 | Moderate |
| Sep | 19 | Moderate |
| Oct | 13 | Moderate |
| Nov | 9 | Good |
| Dec | 9 | Good |
Where is Bintulu?
Bintulu sits at 3.2°N, 113.0°E, 8 m above sea level, in Malaysia. The nearest listed city is Sebauh, 27 km away.
Topography around Bintulu
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Bintulu.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Bintulu has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 65 m around an average of 10 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 182 m; within 80 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,062 m.
The land around Bintulu is covered by trees (40%) and water (26%) within 3 km, trees (54%) and water (38%) within 16 km, and trees (70%) and water (29%) within 80 km.
Malaysia travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 1
- Exercise Normal Precautions
- Power plugs
- Type C / G / M
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 32% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $13,125
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.0 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 95%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 0.7
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 22.5
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Upper middle
- World Bank
- English
- High
- EF EPI 581
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Bintulu (3.1667°, 113.0333°, elevation 8 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Tropical-cyclone seasons are the published climatological basin seasons (NOAA National Hurricane Center / regional warning centres). Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).