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Gaya Island weather in December (Sabah, Malaysia)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Gaya Island during December? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

In December, Gaya Island tends to experience high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 30°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 25°C. With these average temperatures, expect occasional spikes in warmth. Wear light fabrics and stay cool by hydrating regularly.

Precipitation

Gaya Island in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 231 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 21 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 198 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Gaya Island. January and February typically offer the best circumstances. While June, October, November and December tend to showcase 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 December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 25°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 30°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 70%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 231 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 21 days  
HumidityHumidity 83% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 4 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 198 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia (9 KM, 5 Miles).

Where to go in Malaysia in December

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

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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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