Climate and Weather of Sabah, Malaysia

In Malaysia you have several regions, one of which is called Sabah. The most popular city in this region is Kota Kinabalu, whose climate data we'll examine to provide you with an overview of what weather to expect in Sabah. For more detailed climate information about other cities in the area, please see the section beneath the map further down the page.

Year-round, Sabah, especially Kota Kinabalu, sees high temperatures, with maximum averages consistently above 28°C.

Sabah reaches its peak temperature in May, hitting 31°C, while February brings cooler conditions with daytime highs of 28°C.

May, June and August are generally the hottest months of the year.

Precipitation in Sabah varies considerably throughout the year. The wettest conditions occur in October with 281 mm of rain, while March stays relatively dry with 146 mm.

Visitors hoping to maximize their time in the sun should consider planning their trip for April, when daylight hours are at their peak.

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

Interested in the detailed Weather and Climate of Sabah, Malaysia?

Please select a city below the map you wish to travel to, or the one closest to your destination. Each selected city will show you the following graphs:
1. Average minimum and maximum temperature over the year
2. Average monthly precipitation over the year (rainfall, snow)
3. Average monthly hours of sunshine over the year
On certain pages we also offer other historical climate data like humidity wind speed and water temperature.