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Weather in April in Sabah

Are you planning a trip a to Sabah in April and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

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.

Temperatures

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.

To explore the conditions in Sabah in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

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.

Average sunshine

The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 247 hours of sunshine in Kota Kinabalu. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.

For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Sabah climate page.

Where to go in Sabah in April

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Sabah on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more details.

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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).

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Check the conditions for any month of the year.

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Malaysia, check out our Sabah's climate page.

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in April for the 5 most popular destinations in Sabah?

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.

Kota Kinabalu
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   March March
<<  
30°C 
24°C 
235 hours 
147 mm 
11 days 
30°C 
25°C 
247 hours 
173 mm 
13 days 
May   >> May
>>  
31°C 
25°C 
229 hours 
210 mm 
18 days 
poor 
Climate in Kota Kinabalu

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.

Sandakan
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   March March
<<  
33°C 
24°C 
238 hours 
209 mm 
14 days 
poor 
34°C 
24°C 
226 hours 
185 mm 
11 days 
poor 
May   >> May
>>  
34°C 
24°C 
202 hours 
249 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Sandakan

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.

Ranau
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   March March
<<  
30°C 
19°C 
235 hours 
144 mm 
13 days 
31°C 
20°C 
247 hours 
155 mm 
14 days 
May   >> May
>>  
30°C 
20°C 
229 hours 
197 mm 
19 days 
Climate in Ranau

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.

Bilit
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   March March
<<  
33°C 
23°C 
238 hours 
208 mm 
14 days 
poor 
34°C 
23°C 
226 hours 
189 mm 
11 days 
poor 
May   >> May
>>  
34°C 
24°C 
202 hours 
249 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Bilit

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.

Sepilok
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   March March
<<  
31°C 
25°C 
238 hours 
192 mm 
14 days 
32°C 
25°C 
226 hours 
161 mm 
11 days 
May   >> May
>>  
33°C 
25°C 
202 hours 
211 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Sepilok

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.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Sabah.

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