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Sabah Weather in February

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Sabah, Malaysia in February.

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Kota Kinabalu Sandakan Ranau Semporna

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

What to Expect in Sabah in February

Sabah, Malaysia is a region in Malaysia. February in Sabah generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from warm in Kundasang at 24°C (75°F) to very warm in Sandakan at 32°C (90°F). At night it cools down to 23°C (73°F) in Sandakan and 17°C (63°F) in Kundasang.

For a closer look at conditions across Sabah, Malaysia, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Mantanani Island with an average of 83 mm (3.3 in) to heavy rainfall in Sandakan with 247 mm (9.7 in).

Average sunshine

Many locations offer abundant sunshine during this month. For instance, Kota Kinabalu enjoys approximately 196 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Sabah by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Sabah — and find the best time to visit. (based on Kota Kinabalu)

January29°C (84°F) February29°C (84°F) March30°C (86°F) April30°C (86°F) May31°C (88°F) June30°C (86°F) This monthJuly30°C (86°F) August30°C (86°F) September30°C (86°F) October30°C (86°F) November30°C (86°F) December29°C (84°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Sabah in February

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Sabah.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Sabah

What is the weather like in February for some of the most popular destinations in Sabah, Malaysia?

Temperature range in Sabah (February)

Precipitation variation in Sabah (February)

Kota Kinabalu

In February Kota Kinabalu generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
188 hours
196 hours
235 hours
Monthly rainfall
200 mm (7.9 in)
158 mm (6.2 in)
147 mm (5.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
13 days
11 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Kota Kinabalu →

Sandakan

In February Sandakan generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
32°C (90°F)
33°C (91°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
251 hours
231 hours
238 hours
Monthly rainfall
296 mm (12 in)
247 mm (9.7 in)
209 mm (8.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
24 days
17 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Sandakan →

Ranau

In February Ranau generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly sun hours
188 hours
196 hours
235 hours
Monthly rainfall
189 mm (7.4 in)
152 mm (6 in)
144 mm (5.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
15 days
13 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Ranau →

Semporna

In February Semporna generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
212 mm (8.3 in)
163 mm (6.4 in)
163 mm (6.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
16 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Semporna →

Bilit

In February Bilit generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
32°C (90°F)
33°C (91°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
251 hours
231 hours
238 hours
Monthly rainfall
273 mm (11 in)
240 mm (9.4 in)
208 mm (8.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
24 days
17 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Bilit →

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Popular cities in February

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Sabah in February.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Kota Kinabalu 29°C (84°F) 24°C (75°F) 158 mm (6.2 in)
Sandakan 32°C (90°F) 23°C (73°F) 247 mm (9.7 in)
Ranau 29°C (84°F) 19°C (66°F) 152 mm (6 in)
Semporna 30°C (86°F) 25°C (77°F) 163 mm (6.4 in)
Bilit 32°C (90°F) 23°C (73°F) 240 mm (9.4 in)
Sepilok 30°C (86°F) 24°C (75°F) 240 mm (9.4 in)

Sabah weather in February: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Sabah, Malaysia in February?

Sabah, Malaysia typically experiences pleasant weather in February, part of the season. Daytime highs in Kota Kinabalu average around 29°C (84°F), and temperatures drop to about 24°C (75°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Sabah, Malaysia in February?

In Kota Kinabalu, the average daytime high in February is 29°C (84°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 24°C (75°F).

Does Sabah, Malaysia get a lot of rain in February?

Kota Kinabalu typically receives notable rainfall in February, about 158 mm (6.2 in) on average across Sabah, Malaysia.

Is February a Good Time to Visit Sabah, Malaysia?

We believe that February is one of the best times to visit Sabah, Malaysia with overall pleasant weather in Kota Kinabalu.

Generally speaking, February provides pleasant weather in Kota Kinabalu. The weather in May, June, July, August, September, October and November, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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