Tawau Travel Guide
Malaysia
Tawau is a Malaysian city with a population of 306,462, located in the country’s eastern region on Borneo. It uses Malaysian time, with no seasonal clock changes.
Most air travellers arrive through Tawau Airport, which serves the city. For a nearby coastal outing, Batu Lamampu Beach is 22.8 kilometres away on Sebatik Island, Indonesia, so check the practical arrangements for visiting another country before setting out.
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Weather in Tawau
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Know before you go
Pays in MYR
Plug type Type G
Emergency 999
Dial code +60
Tipping: Tipping is not as widespread in Malaysia as it is in some Western countries, but it's becoming more common, especially in tourist areas. Service charges are often included in restaurant and hotel bills.
Best time to visit Tawau
Jan
30°27Feb
30°24Mar
30°27Apr
30°26May
31°28Jun
29°27Jul
30°25Aug
30°25Sep
30°23Oct
30°23Nov
31°22Dec
30°27Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.
Beaches near Tawau
Batu Lamampu Beach
22.8 km away
Things to do in Tawau
Masjid Al-Kauthar
muslim place of worship
0.4 km
Holy Trinity Church
roman catholic place of worship
1.3 km
St Patrick's Anglican Church
anglican or episcopal place of worship
0.2 km
Holy Grace Methodist Church
christian place of worship
4.1 km
Sabindo plaza
arts and entertainment
0.1 km
BCCM Tawau 马来西亚基督教巴色会斗湖堂
christian place of worship
0.6 km
Calvary City Church
christian place of worship
2.5 km
Jungleland
playground
3.7 km
Getting there
Tawau Airport · 26.6 km
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