Sabah weather in December
Are you planning a trip to Sabah in December and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
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.
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.
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. Meanwhile, Kota Kinabalu enjoys approximately 198 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Sabah in December, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Sabah climate page.
Where to go in Sabah in December
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Average weather in 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.
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Average weather in 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.
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Average weather in 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.
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Average weather in 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.
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Average weather in 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.
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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.
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