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Ranau Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Ranau has pretty similar weather over the course of the year. It also experiences much rainfall throughout the year. Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

The temperature in Ranau remains steady throughout the year, providing a consistently very warm climate. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 31°C in April. In September, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a comfortable 28°C.

At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around 19°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Ranau has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 2199 mm of rainfall annually. Despite minor fluctuations, Ranau enjoys fairly consistent precipitation throughout the year. In October, you can expect around 228 mm of precipitation, while in March, Ranau receives about 144 mm.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

Ranau experiences moderate variation in sunshine hours across the seasons. With 8.2 hours daily sunshine in April, it dips to 6.0 hours in September, offering a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia (68 KM, 42 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia (68 KM, 42 Miles).

Forecast for Ranau

Sun   Dec 22
25°C | 19°C
W 3 m/s
23 mm
broken clouds and thunder

broken clouds and thunder

Mon   Dec 23
29°C | 18°C
W 2 m/s
0.9 mm
broken clouds and  chance of rain

broken clouds and chance of rain

Tue   Dec 24
28°C | 19°C
SE 2 m/s
8.7 mm
broken clouds and thunder

broken clouds and thunder

The best time of year to visit Ranau in Malaysia

Ranau has high temperatures year round ranging between 28°C and 30°C.
The average rainfall figures in Ranau are quite high. Throughout the year, you have a chance of prolonged precipitation. So no matter what time of year you go, you will always have to deal with a high number of rainy days. This makes it more challenging to point out the best time of year to visit. If we needed to pick one month we would choose April which is the sunniest month of the year.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the hottest month in Ranau?
    April has an average maximum temperature of 31°C and is the hottest month of the year.
  • Which is the coolest month in Ranau?
    The coolest month is October with an average maximum temperature of 28°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Ranau?
    October tops the wettest month list with 228 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Ranau?
    March is the driest month with 144 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Ranau?
    April is the sunniest month with an average of 247 hours of sunshine.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.