Sabah weather in August
Are you planning a trip to Sabah in August and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Sabah in August?
Sabah is a region in Malaysia. August in Sabah generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from warm in Kampong Kundassan at 30°C to very warm in Sandakan at 34°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 24°C in Sandakan and 19°C in Kampong Kundassan. While the given temperatures for day and night are typical, there may be days that feel warmer. Make sure you're dressed in a way that keeps you cool and comfortable.
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Kudat with an average of 127 mm to heavy rainfall in Sandakan with 234 mm. The city Kota Kinabalu usually sees around 197 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Sabah in August, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Sabah climate page.
Where to go in Sabah in August
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Popular destinations in Sabah
What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Sabah?
Average weather in Kota Kinabalu
In August 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 unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Sandakan
In August 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 August Ranau generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Bilit
In August Bilit generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°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 August Sepilok generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Sabah, in Malaysia.
Is August the best time to visit Sabah?
In our view, August might not be the best time to travel to Sabah with often unpleasant weather in Kota Kinabalu.
Generally speaking, February provides pleasant weather in Kota Kinabalu. The weather in May, June, September, October and November, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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