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Gaya Island Weather in December

In Gaya Island, December brings high daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), with nights cooling to 25°C (77°F). This month falls within the rainy season, so expect frequent rainfall.

Rainfall in Gaya Island in December

As part of the rainy season, Gaya Island sees around 21 days of rain in December, with an average of 231 mm (9.1 in). The rainy season here brings regular, substantial showers. It's worth being prepared for rain on most days you're out.

Temperature in Gaya Island in December

Daytime temperatures in Gaya Island reach 30°C (86°F) in December, dropping to 25°C (77°F) at night. The days can feel warmer than the evenings, so packing for both parts of the day is a good idea. Nights are warm at 25°C (77°F). It's worth making sure your accommodation has decent ventilation or air conditioning.

Sunshine in Gaya Island in December

The month enjoys around 198 hours of sunshine. The wet weather tends to wait until afternoon or evening to arrive, leaving the first half of most days dry and sunny.

Wind Speed in Gaya Island in December

December has wind speeds averaging 1 m/s (2 knots). You can expect very gentle conditions with light air movement on typical days. Since this is an average, daily weather varies from perfectly still moments to some breezier days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Gaya Island. Our weather planner can help you explore destinations with more pleasant weather conditions.

Gaya Island Temperature in December

Min Temperature
25°C (77°F)
Max Temperature
30°C (86°F)
Chance of Rain
70%
Precipitation
231 mm (9.1 in)
Rainy days
21 days
Humidity
83% *
Windspeed
1 m/s (2 knots) *
Sunshine
198 hours *
Percentage Sunshine
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* Data from: Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia (9 KM, 5 Miles).

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in Gaya Island in December

Warm but pleasant conditions in Gaya Island in December. Focus on lightweight, maybe with natural fabrics, cotton blend shirts, comfortable shorts, and breathable footwear. A light cover-up for sun protection is smart too. It's going to pour! Pack a good poncho and prepare for very wet conditions. Don't forget sun protection, sunglasses, sunscreen, and a hat. These are all good ideas with this much sunshine.

What To Do in Gaya Island in December

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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