Climate of Sabah, Malaysia
Area-weighted average across Sabah. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Sabah, a subdivision of Malaysia, has a tropical climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 24.6°C / 76.3°F in January to 25.9°C / 78.6°F in May, with rainfall from 160 mm / 6.3 in to 256 mm / 10.1 in depending on the season (2397 mm / 94.4 in total across the year). See the city listed below for point-value climate at specific locations — these often differ from the area-weighted average, especially in geographically diverse subdivisions.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24.6°C76.3°F | 242 mm9.5″ | Tropical |
| February | 24.6°C76.3°F | 176 mm6.9″ | Tropical |
| March | 25.2°C77.4°F | 177 mm7″ | Tropical |
| April | 25.8°C78.4°F | 160 mm6.3″ | Tropical |
| May | 25.9°C78.6°F | 213 mm8.4″ | Tropical |
| June | 25.7°C78.3°F | 194 mm7.6″ | Tropical |
| July | 25.4°C77.7°F | 168 mm6.6″ | Tropical |
| August | 25.5°C77.9°F | 182 mm7.2″ | Tropical |
| September | 25.5°C77.9°F | 201 mm7.9″ | Tropical |
| October | 25.3°C77.5°F | 208 mm8.2″ | Tropical |
| November | 25.2°C77.4°F | 220 mm8.7″ | Tropical |
| December | 24.9°C76.8°F | 256 mm10.1″ | Tropical |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Sabah?
Sabah, Malaysia does not have a clear sunny-and-dry window by our cutoffs. The warmest month is May at 25.9°C / 78.6°F, and the driest is April at 160 mm / 6.3 in — likely your best travel window. For city-level detail, see the cities section below.
What is the climate of Sabah?
Sabah, Malaysia has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 24.6°C / 76.3°F in January to 25.9°C / 78.6°F in May. Annual rainfall averages about 2397 mm / 94.4 in, with the wettest month being December (256 mm / 10.1 in) and the driest April (160 mm / 6.3 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Sabah?
The hottest month in Sabah is May, with an area-wide average temperature of 25.9°C / 78.6°F.
What is the coldest month in Sabah?
The coldest month in Sabah is January, with an area-wide average temperature of 24.6°C / 76.3°F.
When does it rain most in Sabah?
The wettest month in Sabah is December, averaging about 256 mm / 10.1 in of rainfall. The driest is April with about 160 mm / 6.3 in.