Sabah - Malaysia climate 2024
Sabah - Malaysia climate 2024
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Climate overview
Sabah (Malaysia) in general has a tropical climate. Temperatures during the day are in the range from 30 °C (86 °F) in January to 32 °C (89 °F) in May. The highest night temperatures could be experienced in April with 24 °C (75 °F), the lowest in January with 23 °C (74 °F). Sea temperatures are in the following range: 27 °C (81 °F) in February to 30 °C (86 °F) in June. The least rainy month in Sabah is March with its 11 days of rain, the rainiest month is November, when it rains 21 days.
When is the best time to go to Sabah?
The best time to visit Sabah is between February and June. In this period day temperatures range from 30 °C (87 °F) to 32 °C (89 °F), night temperatures from 24 °C (74 °F) to 24 °C (75 °F) and you can expect on average 13 days of rain per month and 7 of sunshine on average per day. The sea temperature for this period ranges from 27 °C (81 °F) to 30 °C (86 °F). For non-beach activities, such as sightseeing, hiking in nature, the best time to visit is February - March.
When is the wet season in Sabah?
The wet season in Sabah falls in the months of October - December. During this period it rains on average 20 days per month and approximately 271 mm (10.67 in) of rain falls per month.
Is Sabah a year-round destination?
Yes, Sabah is a year-round destination, the temperatures don't fall below 30 °C (86 °F) and the sea temperature below 27 °C (81 °F).
What sea temperatures can I expect in Sabah?
In Sabah, sea temperatures between 27 °C (81 °F) and 30 °C (86 °F) can be expected during the year.
What temperatures can I expect in Sabah?
Sabah enjoys daily temperatures in the range of 30 °C (86 °F) - 32 °C (89 °F) during the year.
What month has the lowest rainfall in Sabah?
It rains the least in Sabah in the months of February - April, when it rains on average 12 days per month and 147 mm (5.77 in) of precipitation falls, which is still a number that prevents calling this a wet season.
What are the night temperatures in Sabah?
In Sabah, night temperatures between 23 °C (74 °F) and 24 °C (75 °F) can be expected during the year.
What is the least cloudy season in Sabah?
The least cloudy months in Sabah are March - May, when the cloud cover is on average only 39 %.
Which month is the sunniest in Sabah?
The period, which is the sunniest in Sabah, is in the months of March - May, when there is an average of 7 sun hours per day.
What is the humidity in Sabah?
Generally, Sabah belongs to destinations with higher humidity. It ranges from 82 % to 84 %.
Is it windy in Sabah?
Sabah is a destination with rather light or moderate winds.