Gaya Island Temperature by Month
The average annual maximum temperature in Gaya Island, Sabah, Malaysia is 30°C (86°F), with little variation between seasons. This page covers monthly averages, day-night differences, and how Gaya Island compares to cities worldwide.
Gaya Island Monthly Temperatures
With minimal seasonal shifts, Gaya Island experiences a constant climate year-round. Maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 31°C (88°F) in May to a comfortable 29°C (84°F) in February. At night, temperatures range from 26°C (79°F) in May to 25°C (77°F) in February.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Gaya Island by month:
Daily lows are most common between 4 AM and 6 AM. By 3 PM temperatures reach their daily high, driven by peak solar heating. May, the warmest month of the year, receives 229 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
Temperature: Gaya Island vs Malaysia
The map below shows the annual temperature across Malaysia. You can also select individual months if you want to compare a specific time of year.
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Gaya Island vs World: Temperature Compared
Gaya Island's average annual maximum temperature is 30°C (86°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:
Lisbon, Portugal averages 21°C (70°F) annually — warm summers, mild winters, and rain mainly in the cooler months.
Interlaken, Switzerland averages 8°C (46°F) a year, with cold winters and cool summers thanks to its Alpine setting.
Buenos Aires, Argentina averages 23°C (73°F) a year, with hot summers and mild winters — and seasons reversed compared to Europe.
Brisbane, Australia averages 26°C (79°F) a year, with warm winters and hot, humid summers.
What Does the Temperature Feel Like in Gaya Island?
Temperature alone doesn't tell the whole story — humidity plays a big role in how warm or cold it actually feels. High humidity in summer makes the heat feel more intense, particularly once temperatures climb above 25°C. In winter, the same humidity can make cold air feel sharper than the thermometer suggests.
In Gaya Island, February is the coolest month, with average highs of 29°C (84°F) and humidity around 82% — considered very high. In May, the warmest month, temperatures average 31°C (88°F) with 81% humidity — conditions that feel very high. For a full picture, see our humidity page.
Climate temperature data is typically calculated as a 30-year average. This smooths out year-to-year variability and gives a more reliable picture of what a place is actually like, rather than what happened in any single unusual year.
The readings come from a range of sources — land-based weather stations, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. That data is collected by weather services around the world, then pooled, quality-checked, and averaged to produce the climate records you see here.
Seasonal temperature shifts influence more than just how warm it feels — they also drive changes in rainfall, cloud cover, and wind patterns throughout the year.
Warmer air holds more moisture, which tends to mean heavier or more frequent rain during the warmer months. When temperatures drop in winter, any precipitation that does fall is more likely to come as snow or sleet, though in Gaya Island this rarely lasts long on the ground.
For more on Gaya Island's weather — including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity — visit our Gaya Island climate page.
