Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities in Sabah, Malaysia this January.
Sabah, Malaysia, a region in Malaysia, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in January ranging from 23°C (73°F) in Kundasang to 31°C (88°F) in Bilit. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 23°C (73°F) in Bilit and 17°C (63°F) in Kundasang.
Explore the map below to discover average January temperatures at the top destinations in Sabah. For a deeper dive, simply click on any destination dot.
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Sabah.
Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in January: blue is cold, red is hot.
Daytime temperatures in Kota Kinabalu typically peak at 29°C (84°F) in January, putting it in the high range.
Kota Kinabalu sees nighttime lows close to 24°C (75°F) in January.
From a thorough analysis of our records, Bilit clearly dominates in terms of high temperatures. The city witnesses daytime temperatures hovering around 31°C (88°F), and evenings that remain near 23°C (73°F).
When looking through our records, we find that Kundasang stands out as the coolest city in Sabah, Malaysia for the month of January. Daytime highs average 23°C (73°F) and it cools down to about 17°C (63°F) at night.
We have much more information about the climate in Sabah.
Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to Malaysia? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in Malaysia.
Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.
Need travel inspiration? Check out our bucket list articles and be inspired.
Sabah, one of the most biodiverse regions in Malaysia
Sabah is one of the most biodiverse areas in the entire region. You will find some of the world's oldest rain forests full of rare animals and spectacular natural phenomena. For lovers of nature and wildlife this place is paradise.
Rainforest World Music Festival
The Rainforest World Music Festival (often abbreviated as RWMF) is an annual three-day music festival celebrating the diversity of world music, held in Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia.