Kota Belud weather in December (Sabah, Malaysia)

Curious about the climate in Kota Belud this December? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

The month of December in Kota Belud typically brings very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 30°C. At night, it falls to around 24°C. Note that these temperatures are average, but some days may be hotter. Dress in cool, breathable fabrics to stay comfortable in the heat.

Precipitation

Kota Belud in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 218 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 21 days.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 198 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Kota Belud.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Kota Belud. February, March, April, May, June, July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Kota Belud, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 24°C  

Max Temperature 30°C  

Chance of Rain 70%  

Precipitation 218 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

Humidity 83% *  

Sunshine 198 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia (62 KM, 38 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.

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

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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