Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities in Sabah, Malaysia this May.
Sabah, Malaysia, a region in Malaysia, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in May ranging from 25°C (77°F) in Kundasang to 34°C (93°F) in Sandakan. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 24°C (75°F) in Sandakan and 17°C (63°F) in Kundasang.
To get a sense of May's typical temperatures in the key spots of Sabah, explore the map below. Click on a point for an in-depth look.
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Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in May: blue is cold, red is hot.
Daytime temperatures in Kota Kinabalu typically peak at 31°C (88°F) in May, putting it in the very high range.
After dark, Kota Kinabalu cools to about 25°C (77°F) on an average May night.
Based on our systematic data collection, Sandakan has been identified as the city with the highest average temperatures. The daytime temperature usually hovers around 34°C (93°F), while at night it goes down to an approximate temperature of 24°C (75°F).
When looking through our records, we find that Kundasang stands out as the coolest city in Sabah, Malaysia for the month of May. Daytime highs average 25°C (77°F) and it cools down to about 17°C (63°F) at night.
Kota Kinabalu enjoys approximately 229 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.
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