Weather in November in Sabah
Thinking about venturing to Sabah this November and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Sabah in November?
Sabah is a region in Malaysia. November in Sabah generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with heavy precipitation.
Temperatures
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is warm in Kampong Kundassan at 29°C to very warm in Sandakan at 33°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 24°C in Sandakan and 19°C in Kampong Kundassan. The temperatures cited for both day and night represent usual averages, but it's possible some days could be hotter. It's advisable to dress accordingly to handle the heat.
Precipitation
In November, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Lahad Datu with an average of 181 mm to heavy rainfall in Sandakan with 290 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Kota Kinabalu enjoys close to 193 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.For a closer look at November'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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What is the weather like in November for the 5 most popular destinations in Sabah?
Kota Kinabalu
In November Kota Kinabalu generally has 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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Sandakan
In November 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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Ranau
In November Ranau generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Bilit
In November 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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Sepilok
In November 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 poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Sabah, in Malaysia.
Is November the best time to visit Sabah?
In our opinion, November may not be the ideal time to visit Sabah due to the typically poor weather in Kota Kinabalu.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in February offering mostly pleasant weather in Kota Kinabalu. In contrast, May, June, September, October and November tend to have poor weather conditions.
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