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Pulong Tau National Park

National Park

National park in Sarawak protecting lowland and montane Bornean rainforest; visitors come for jungle trekking, wildlife observation and studying regional biodiversity.

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Pulong Tau National Park essentials

Address: Pulong Tau National Park, Sarawak, Malaysia
Website: forestry.sarawak.gov.my
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When to Go

Best Time to Visit Pulong Tau National Park

Highland weather dominates-drier months are best for trekking and access.

Dry Season
March-September · 15-25°C (highlands)
Easier trekking conditions in the Kelabit Highlands.
Wet Season
October-February · 15-22°C
Heavier rains; tracks can be muddy and slippery.

Weather & Climate near Pulong Tau National Park

Climate

Pulong Tau National Park's climate is classified as Tropical Rainforest - Tropical Rainforest climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 15°C to 24°C. Heavy rainfall (3016 mm/year), wettest in May, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.

Air Quality: AQI 62 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
FebruaryJanuaryMarch
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
27°
Warmest Month
13°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Good 15° - 23° 19° 213 mm overcast 91% 1.7 m/s 2.0 very high 11.8h
February Good 15° - 23° 19° 198 mm overcast 89% 1.3 m/s 2.2 extreme 11.9h
March Good 15° - 24° 19° 252 mm overcast 89% 1.4 m/s 2.3 extreme 12.0h
April Good 15° - 24° 20° 283 mm overcast 90% 1.3 m/s 2.4 extreme 12.1h
May Good 16° - 24° 20° 303 mm overcast 91% 1.5 m/s 2.2 extreme 12.2h
June Good 15° - 24° 19° 226 mm overcast 91% 1.1 m/s 2.1 extreme 12.2h
July Good 15° - 23° 19° 202 mm overcast 90% 1.3 m/s 2.1 extreme 12.2h
August Good 15° - 23° 19° 212 mm overcast 90% 1.8 m/s 2.2 extreme 12.1h
September Good 15° - 23° 19° 277 mm overcast 90% 1.5 m/s 2.2 extreme 12.0h
October Good 15° - 23° 19° 282 mm overcast 90% 1.6 m/s 2.0 extreme 11.9h
November Good 15° - 23° 19° 296 mm overcast 91% 1.6 m/s 2.0 very high 11.8h
December Good 15° - 23° 19° 272 mm overcast 91% 1.3 m/s 1.9 very high 11.8h
Getting There & Around

How to Get to Pulong Tau National Park

Pulong Tau is in Sarawak’s interior highlands and is reached via regional access points-often by small aircraft to remote airstrips or by long overland journeys. Visitors should coordinate travel and permits with Sarawak forestry authorities and local community representatives.

Tips for Visiting Pulong Tau National Park

  • Pulong Tau is remote-arrange permits and transport well in advance through Sarawak forestry or local community offices.
  • Bring gear for trekking and highland weather: sun by day, very cool at night.