Weather in December in Sabah
Planning a journey to Sabah this December and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Sabah in December?
Sabah is a region in Malaysia. December in Sabah generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with heavy precipitation.
Temperatures
During the day the temperature is warm in Kampong Kundassan at 28°C and very warm in Sandakan at 32°C. As night falls, 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.For a closer look at conditions across Sabah, refer to the map below.
Precipitation
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Lahad Datu with an average of 192 mm to heavy rainfall in Sepilok with 303 mm.Average sunshine
The city Kota Kinabalu usually sees around 198 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.For a more detailed look at Sabah's conditions throughout the year, check out our Sabah climate page.
Where to go in Sabah in December
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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 December for the 5 most popular destinations in Sabah?
Kota Kinabalu
In December Kota Kinabalu generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Sandakan
In December Sandakan generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Ranau
In December Ranau generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Bilit
In December Bilit generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Sepilok
In December Sepilok generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Sabah, in Malaysia.
Is December the best time to visit Sabah?
In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit Sabah due to the typically unpleasant weather in Kota Kinabalu.
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?
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