Sabah weather in March
Planning a getaway to Sabah this March and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Sabah in March?
Sabah is a region in Malaysia. March in Sabah generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from warm in Kinarut at 29°C to very warm in Sandakan at 33°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 24°C in Sandakan and 24°C in Kinarut. The temperatures mentioned for daytime and nighttime are general averages. However there can be days that surpass these temperatures. So equip yourself with clothing that can handle the potential heat.
In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Gaya Island with an average of 112 mm to heavy rainfall in Sandakan with 209 mm. Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month usually has the lowest rainfall in Kota Kinabalu, marking it as the year's driest month. The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 235 hours of sunshine in Kota Kinabalu. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.
For a closer look at March's conditions in Sabah, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Sabah's yearly weather, check out our Sabah climate page.
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Popular destinations in Sabah
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Average weather in Kota Kinabalu
In March Kota Kinabalu generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Sandakan
In March Sandakan generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°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 March Ranau generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Bilit
In March Bilit generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°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 March 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 unpleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Sabah, in Malaysia.
Is March the best time to visit Sabah?
In our opinion, March is a good time to visit Sabah with overall tolerable weather in Kota Kinabalu.
Generally speaking, February provides pleasant weather in Kota Kinabalu. In contrast, May, June, September, October and November tend to have poor weather conditions.
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