Sabah weather in April
Considering a trip to Sabah this April and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Sabah in April?
Sabah is a region in Malaysia. April in Sabah generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is warm in Kinarut at 30°C to very warm in Sandakan at 34°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 24°C in Sandakan and 24°C in Kinarut. The temperatures mentioned for daytime and nighttime are general averages. However there can be days that surpass these temperatures. So equip yourself with clothing that can handle the potential heat.
In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Kudat with an average of 90 mm to heavy rainfall in Kinarut with 224 mm. The city Kota Kinabalu usually sees around 247 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Sabah in April, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Sabah climate page.
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Popular destinations in Sabah
What is the weather like in April for the 5 most popular destinations in Sabah?
Average weather in Kota Kinabalu
In April Kota Kinabalu generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Sandakan
In April Sandakan generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Ranau
In April Ranau generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Bilit
In April Bilit generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Sepilok
In April Sepilok generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Sabah, in Malaysia.
Is April the best time to visit Sabah?
In our opinion, April is a good time to visit Sabah with overall tolerable weather in Kota Kinabalu. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
Generally speaking, February provides pleasant weather in Kota Kinabalu. On the other hand, the weather in May, June, September, October and November tend to be poor.
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