Sabah, Malaysia Weather

Sabah,  Weather
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Current conditions

Updated:
27°C
80.6°F
°C °F

Condition: Overcast

Pressure: 1,011 hPa

Feel like: 33 °C

Temperature: 27°C

Cloud: 88%

Humidity: 83%

Wind: ESE - 4 km/h

Visibility: 6.66 km

Weather forecast

Mon
07 Sep
25°C / 32°C
Overcast
Tue
08 Sep
26°C / 32°C
Drizzle
Wed
09 Sep
26°C / 31°C
Drizzle
Thu
10 Sep
25°C / 31°C
Drizzle Dense Intensity
Fri
11 Sep
24°C / 30°C
Drizzle
Hourly forecast today:
13:00 PM
24° / 27°
24° / 27°
Overcast
83% 9 km/h
14:00 PM
24° / 26°
24° / 26°
Partly Cloudy
84% 11 km/h
15:00 PM
23° / 26°
23° / 26°
Overcast
81% 13 km/h
16:00 PM
22° / 26°
22° / 26°
Overcast
80% 14 km/h
17:00 PM
22° / 26°
22° / 26°
Overcast
79% 13 km/h
18:00 PM
22° / 26°
22° / 26°
Overcast
80% 12 km/h
19:00 PM
22° / 26°
22° / 26°
Overcast
79% 11 km/h
20:00 PM
22° / 26°
22° / 26°
Partly Cloudy
78% 11 km/h
21:00 PM
21° / 25°
21° / 25°
Mainly Clear
78% 12 km/h
22:00 PM
21° / 25°
21° / 25°
Overcast
77% 12 km/h
23:00 PM
22° / 26°
22° / 26°
Overcast
76% 11 km/h

30 Day Averages and Extremes

  • Average high 30.67°C
  • Average low 24.13°C
  • Hottest day 33°C (24 August 2026)
  • Coldest day 0°C (20 September 2026)
  • Average humidity 70.03%
  • Days with precipitation 27 days
  • Highest precipitation 62 mm (16 September 2026)

Yesterday's Data

  • Max: 32°C
  • Min: 25°C
  • Total Precipitation: 0 mm

Temperature and possibility of rain in Sabah over the next 12 hours

Temperature and possibility of rain in Sabah in the coming days

Rainfall in Sabah in the coming days

Sabah Climate Summary

Sabah features a Tropical rainforest (Köppen classification: Af), with an average annual temperature of 27.61ºC (81.7ºF), which is about -0.67% lower than the national average for Malaysia. Annually, the city experiences approximately 93.15 millimeters (3.67 inches) of rainfall, spread across 208.28 rainy days, accounting for 57.06% of the year.

Longitude 5.9788398
Latitude 116.0753199
Yearly high temperature 28.69ºC (83.64ºF)
Yearly low temperature 25.72ºC (78.3ºF)
Hottest month May 29.33ºC (84.79ºF)
Coldest month September 26.04ºC (78.87ºF)
Yearly precip 93.15mm (3.67in)
Days with rainfall 208.28 days (57.06%)
Driest month February (77.47%)
Wettest month June (73.68%)

Weather averages by month

Month High / Low (°C) Rain
January 28.06° / 25.16° 14.91 days
February 28.04° / 24.78° 12.27 days
March 28.32° / 25.03° 15.27 days
April 28.73° / 25.78° 20.73 days
May 29.33° / 26.31° 22.0 days
June 29.21° / 26.19° 17.73 days
July 28.89° / 25.77° 18.0 days
August 29.02° / 26.11° 18.91 days
September 28.87° / 26.04° 16.73 days
October 28.76° / 25.91° 16.36 days
November 28.67° / 25.85° 19.64 days
December 28.39° / 25.67° 15.73 days

Frequently asked questions

1. What is the hottest month in Sabah?

May has the highest average monthly temperature (daily mean of 29.33ºC) and September are the coolest (daily mean of 26.04ºC).

2. What should I wear in Sabah today?

For today's very hot weather in Sabah, with the high temperatures above 32ºC (89.6ºF), consider wearing:
- Sleeveless tops or vests
- High SPF sunscreen for outdoor activities
- Light, natural fabrics (like cotton or linen)
- UV-blocking sunglasses

Temperature

Early
23°C / 31°C
Morning
23°C / 30°C
Afternoon
23°C / 26°C
Evening
21°C / 25°C

Air quality

Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups

Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups air quality, health effects possible for sensitive people, general public usually unaffected

  • CO2 504
  • CO 1,056
  • NH3 0
  • NO2 7
  • O3 95
  • PM10 59
  • PM25 53
  • SO2 6
  • CH4 1,526

Sunrise / Sunset

22:07
10:19