When to visit Borneo

Situated just north of the Equator, carpeted in ancient rainforests, Borneo has a hot and humid climate year-round. The best time to visit the island is between March and late October. There is never a ‘dry’ season in the rainforest, but Borneo does experience a definite increase in rainfall during November, December, and January. February is drier again, but we tend to recommend avoiding this month as it is taken up with repairing any damage to jungle trails and access roads that may have occurred during the intense downpours of the previous weeks. 

With good accommodation, great guides, and comfortable wildlife tours the island has become a firm family favorite in recent years. You’ll notice a definite uplift in visitor numbers and hotel rates during the summer holiday months of July and August, and to a lesser extent during the Easter season. If you’re not traveling with children it’s definitely in your favor to avoid these times, aiming instead for late spring (May), early summer (June), and late summer (September and October) which are perfect times to visit.