Brunei in January

Wet; Temburong boats can be cancelled.

January is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

• AprilGreatDrier; good for Temburong.
• MayGreatGood weather; Hari Raya Haji (check).
• JuneGreatDry-ish and calm.
• JulyGreatSultan's birthday (15 Jul): parades and lights in BSB.

• Coast and capital · Bandar Seri Begawan, Muara, Tutong, Seriarainy

  Hot and humid all year (around 32 °C (90 °F)); heaviest rain Nov–Jan; afternoon storms any month.Hot and humid all year (around 90 °F (32 °C)); heaviest rain Nov–Jan; afternoon storms any month.

• Temburong rainforest · Ulu Temburong, Bangarrainy

  River levels decide longboat trips; very wet in the north-east monsoon.

• Bandar Seri Begawan30 °C (86 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 17 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 73 °F (23 °C), 17 rain days
• Bangar30 °C (86 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 6 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 6 rain days
• Kuala Belait32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 12 rain days90 °F (32 °C) / 75 °F (24 °C), 12 rain days
• Muara30 °C (86 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 16 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 73 °F (23 °C), 16 rain days
• Tutong31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 2 rain days88 °F (31 °C) / 75 °F (24 °C), 2 rain days

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

• New Year

  1 Jan

  Public holiday.

• Chinese New Year

  Jan–Feb (lunar — check)

  Chinese businesses close; lion dances.

• Isra Mi'raj

  Moves ~11 days earlier each year (check)

  Public holiday.

• Hijrah New Year (Awal Muharram) check

  Moves yearly — check current date · Bandar Seri Begawan

  Public holiday; a quiet day, some closures.

Crowds · Brunei

Low

Prices · Brunei

Low

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Brunei, side by side.

• A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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