Sarikei, Malaysia: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2022]
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Traveling to Sarikei, Malaysia? If you're planning to go to Sarikei, I have some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack.
Contents
- When to go to Sarikei
- Important essentials for Sarikei
- Activities for Sarikei
- Sarikei in January: weather and what to pack
- Sarikei in February: weather and what to pack
- Sarikei in March: weather and what to pack
- Sarikei in April: weather and what to pack
- Sarikei in May: weather and what to pack
- Sarikei in June: weather and what to pack
- Sarikei in July: weather and what to pack
- Sarikei in August: weather and what to pack
- Sarikei in September: weather and what to pack
- Sarikei in October: weather and what to pack
- Sarikei in November: weather and what to pack
- Sarikei in December: weather and what to pack
About your travel guide
Hi! I'm Dev. I've traveled all over the world and in my travels, I have made many packing lists. In this series, my team and I have compiled the most useful information, as well as things we couldn't live without, to help you plan your trip.
When to go to Sarikei, Malaysia
Based on the climate and weather in Sarikei, the best time to go is July. See below for details.
Important essentials for Sarikei, Malaysia
Here are some general tips on what to wear in Sarikei, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.
IMPORTANT COVID-19 ESSENTIALS
A vaccine card protector
Vaccine cards often wear away. An unreadable vaccine card can have severe consequences. This vaccine card protector helps avoid that.
Travel disinfecting wipes
Use these to sanitize plane and hotel surfaces.
N95 masks
These N95 masks provide the best level of COVID-19 protection available.
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Proof of COVID-19 vaccination/negative test
Hand sanitizer
This hand sanitizer is an easy-to-carry plane-friendly choice.
Kids' KN95 masks
N95 masks aren't sold for kids. These are a good alternative (and can also be used by adults if N95 masks are not available).
Touchless thermometer
A touchless thermometer is important to have.
Other health necessities
Emergency water purifier
Some areas of this country may have potentially unsafe tap water, so it's important to bring an emergency water purifier like this one.
Travel first aid kit
This one is a superb one.
Emergency rapid COVID-19 test
U.S. residents can get them free here. Otherwise, you can buy them here.
Emergency motion sickness relief
Don't forget these
Power bank for devices
A portable power bank, like this one
Photography accessories
- cell phone photography gimbal
- camera drone for outdoor shots
- extra batteries
- extra memory cards
Money/passport pouch
A money pouch is vital for protecting your passport and credit cards.
Airplane or car necessities
Voice and data SIM card
A SIM card that works in Sarikei. A good global SIM card works in most countries, but check the country list before buying. In some more rural areas you may need a satellite phone. We recommend this satellite phone.
For families with young children
Plug adapter
A plug adapter that supports outlet types G. This one works in most places, but check with your hotel.
Activities for Sarikei, Malaysia
Here are some activity recommendations and activity-specific packing tips for Sarikei.
Sibu
Batang Ai National Park
What to wear/what to pack for Sarikei, Malaysia by month
Already know when you're traveling?
January
January in Sarikei is consistently hot. Temperatures average in the 80s F (low 30s C) during the day.
What to wear/what to pack:
Loose-fit shorts
Sunscreen lotion, moderate SPF
Insulated water bottle
Our fave:
Breatheable shirts
A cooling shirt can keep you cool and guard against skin damage:
Bug repellent
Waterproof sandals
Skirts
Sunglasses
Cool and dry dresses
These dresses offer UV protection and keep you cool.
February
If you are traveling to Sarikei in February, you will notice that it is extremely hot. Daytime temperatures are in the 80s F (low 30s C).
What to wear/what to pack:
Sunglasses
Breatheable shirts
A breathing shirt can cool you down quickly and protect you from skin damage:
Cool and dry dresses
These dresses include UV protection and cool you.
Waterproof sandals
Bug repellent
Skirts
Sunscreen lotion, moderate SPF
Insulated water bottle
Our favorite:
Loose-fit shorts
March
Traveling to Sarikei in March, you will notice that it is consistently hot. Daytime temperatures are in the high 80s F (low 30s C).
What to wear/what to pack:
Loose-fit shorts
Breatheable shirts
A breatheable shirt can make you comfortable and guard against the sun:
Sunscreen lotion, moderate SPF
Cool and dry dresses
These dresses offer UV protection and help you stay cool.
Sunglasses
Skirts
Waterproof sandals
Insulated water bottle
Our best choice:
Bug repellent
April
April in this region is extremely hot. Temperatures average in the high 80s F (low 30s C) during the day.
What to wear/what to pack:
Breatheable shirts
A good breatheable shirt can make you comfortable and guard against the sun:
Cool and dry dresses
These dresses include UV protection and help you stay cool.
Bug repellent
Skirts
Sunglasses
Waterproof sandals
Insulated water bottle
Our choice:
Loose-fit shorts
Sunscreen lotion, moderate SPF
May
May in Sarikei is extremely hot. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the low 80s F (high 20s C) to high 80s F (low 30s C).
What to wear/what to pack:
Bug repellent
Sunscreen lotion, moderate SPF
Cool and dry dresses
These dresses offer UV protection and help you stay cool.
Skirts
Waterproof sandals
Sunglasses
Breatheable shirts
A cooling shirt can make you comfortable and protect you from the sun:
Loose-fit shorts
Insulated water bottle
Our pick:
June
If you vacation in Sarikei during June, you are likely to find that it can be sweltering. Temperatures tend to hover around the high 80s F (low 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 70s F (low 20s C).
What to wear/what to pack:
Insulated water bottle
Our choice:
Sunglasses
Waterproof sandals
Breatheable shirts
A breathing shirt can make you comfortable and guard against skin damage:
Bug repellent
Cool and dry dresses
These dresses include UV protection and help you stay cool.
Skirts
Sunscreen lotion, moderate SPF
Loose-fit shorts
July
July for Sarikei can be very hot. Temperatures average in the high 80s F (low 30s C) during the day.
What to wear/what to pack:
Breatheable shirts
A breathing shirt can make you comfortable and guard against skin damage:
Sunscreen lotion, moderate SPF
Cool and dry dresses
These dresses can provide UV protection and keep you cool.
Waterproof sandals
Bug repellent
Loose-fit shorts
Insulated water bottle
Our favorite:
Sunglasses
Skirts
August
If you visit Sarikei during August, you might find that it is consistently hot. Temperatures tend to hover around the high 80s F (low 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 70s F (low 20s C).
What to wear/what to pack:
Skirts
Waterproof sandals
Loose-fit shorts
Insulated water bottle
Our choice:
Sunglasses
Sunscreen lotion, moderate SPF
Cool and dry dresses
These dresses can provide UV protection and help you stay cool.
Breatheable shirts
A cooling shirt can make you comfortable and guard against the sun:
Bug repellent
September
If you vacation in Sarikei during September, you may notice that it can be very hot. Temperatures tend to hover around the high 80s F (low 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 70s F (low 20s C).
What to wear/what to pack:
Sunscreen lotion, moderate SPF
Loose-fit shorts
Cool and dry dresses
These dresses to provide UV protection and help you stay cool.
Skirts
Bug repellent
Waterproof sandals
Breatheable shirts
A breathing shirt can make you comfortable and guard against UV rays:
Sunglasses
Insulated water bottle
Our fave:
October
October in this region is consistently hot. Temperatures average in the high 80s F (low 30s C) during the day.
What to wear/what to pack:
Sunscreen lotion, moderate SPF
Waterproof sandals
Loose-fit shorts
Cool and dry dresses
These dresses can provide UV protection and keep you cool.
Bug repellent
Sunglasses
Breatheable shirts
A cooling shirt can cool you down quickly and protect you from the sun:
Insulated water bottle
Our first choice:
Skirts
November
November is really hot. Temperatures average in the high 80s F (low 30s C) during the day.
What to wear/what to pack:
Sunglasses
Breatheable shirts
A good breatheable shirt can keep you comfortable and guard against skin damage:
Skirts
Insulated water bottle
Our fave:
Bug repellent
Sunscreen lotion, moderate SPF
Cool and dry dresses
These dresses can provide UV protection and keep you cool.
Waterproof sandals
Loose-fit shorts
December
If you vacation in Sarikei during December, you may find that it can be very hot. Temperatures tend to hover around the high 80s F (low 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 70s F (low 20s C).
What to wear/what to pack:
Waterproof sandals
Sunscreen lotion, moderate SPF
Breatheable shirts
A breatheable shirt can keep you comfortable and protect you from UV rays:
Skirts
Bug repellent
Cool and dry dresses
These dresses can provide UV protection and help you stay cool.
Loose-fit shorts
Sunglasses
Insulated water bottle
Our favorite:
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