Bandar Seri Begawan
Capital of Brunei
Bandar Seri Begawan is the capital of Brunei, with a population of 50000 in 2015. Visitors come to see its prominent religious sites, museums, and palaces.
What to see
The city features religious landmarks including the Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque and the Jame' Asr Hassanil Bolkiah Mosque. Other notable sights are the Royal Regalia Museum and the Istana Nurul Iman.
When to go
Daily highs remain consistent at 29 °C to 30 °C throughout the year, with daily lows between 24 °C and 25 °C. Rainfall occurs in all months. February has the lowest recorded rainfall with 186 mm across about 17 days, while January, October, November, and December experience higher precipitation exceeding 350 mm per month.
Getting there
The nearest airport is Brunei International Airport, located 3 km away from Bandar Seri Begawan in Brunei.
Top sights in Bandar Seri Begawan
Weather by month
Temperatures stay much the same all year, around 27 °C on average. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 29 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
| Average low, °C | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
| Rainfall, mm | 368 | 186 | 165 | 253 | 300 | 250 | 279 | 277 | 321 | 359 | 359 | 365 |
| Rainy days | 26 | 17 | 21 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Bandar Seri Begawan (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.