Gaya Island weather in August (Sabah, Malaysia)

What does the weather outlook for Gaya Island look like in August? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

During August, Gaya Island usually has very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 31°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 26°C. Average temperatures can be deceiving; some days will be hotter. Wear breathable fabrics and drink plenty of water to stay cool.

Precipitation

Gaya Island in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 189 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 18 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 197 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days January and February typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, June, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Gaya Island climate page with graphs.

 

Gaya Island, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 26°C  

Max Temperature 31°C  

Chance of Rain 61%  

Precipitation 189 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 78% *  

Windspeed 7 km/h *  

Sunshine 197 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia (9 KM, 5 Miles).

Where to go in Malaysia in August

Find out more about the weather in Malaysia and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

7/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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