Sabah weather in February
Considering a trip to Sabah this February and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Sabah in February?
Sabah is a region in Malaysia. February in Sabah generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.
During the day temperatures vary from warm in Kampong Kundassan at 28°C to very warm in Sandakan at 32°C. At night it cools down to 23°C in Sandakan and 19°C in Kampong Kundassan.
In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Gaya Island with an average of 123 mm to heavy rainfall in Sandakan with 247 mm. Meanwhile, Kota Kinabalu enjoys approximately 196 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 February, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Sabah climate page.
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Average weather in Kota Kinabalu
In February Kota Kinabalu generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Sandakan
In February Sandakan 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 Ranau
In February Ranau generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Bilit
In February 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 February Sepilok generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is February the best time to visit Sabah?
We believe that February is one of the best times to visit Sabah with overall pleasant 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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