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Sepilok Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Sepilok has a steady very warm climate throughout the year. It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation. Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

The climate in Sepilok remains fairly constant, offering very warm temperatures throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 33°C in May, the warmest time of the year, to a very warm 30°C during cooler months like January.

At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around 24°C during these months.

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Sepilok is known for its substantial rainfall, with annual precipitation reaching 2785 mm. While rainfall varies throughout the year, each season offers its own charm. January brings wetter days averaging 304 mm of precipitation, spread over 24 rainy days.

In contrast, April experiences a drier climate, with about 161 mm of rainfall spread across 11 rainy days.

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

Sunshine over the year

While the amount of sunshine in Sepilok varies throughout the year, all seasons offer their own charm. Enjoy up to 8.4 hours of daily sun in January, and experience slightly darker atmosphere in September, with about 5.4 hours of daily sunlight.

Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Sandakan, Malaysia (18 KM, 11 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Sandakan, Malaysia (18 KM, 11 Miles).

Forecast for Sepilok

Fri   Jan 31
31°C | 23°C
SE 2 m/s
5.2 mm
broken clouds and rain

broken clouds and rain

Sat   Feb 01
32°C | 23°C
S 3 m/s
3.1 mm
partly cloudy and rain

partly cloudy and rain

Sun   Feb 02
31°C | 23°C
NE 3 m/s
1.5 mm
broken clouds and rain

broken clouds and rain

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

The best time of year to visit Sepilok in Malaysia

Sepilok has high temperatures year round ranging between 30°C and 32°C.
The average rainfall figures in Sepilok 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 January which is the sunniest month of the year.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the hottest month in Sepilok?
    May has an average maximum temperature of 33°C and is the hottest month of the year.
  • Which is the coolest month in Sepilok?
    The coolest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 30°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Sepilok?
    January tops the wettest month list with 304 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Sepilok?
    April is the driest month with 161 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Sepilok?
    January is the sunniest month with an average of 251 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.