Climate Insights for Kinabatangan
Sabah, Malaysia
Climate Overview
The climate in Kinabatangan is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 2,719 mm of precipitation falls per year. Kinabatangan receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Kinabatangan sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Kinabatangan is hot. The average annual temperature is 81°F and approximately 107 in of precipitation falls per year. Kinabatangan receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Kinabatangan sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.
Temperature
Kinabatangan sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 23°C to 34°C. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 34°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 23°C and an average of 26°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Kinabatangan sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 74°F to 93°F. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 93°F and the mean temperature sits around 82°F. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 74°F and an average of 80°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 16°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.
Precipitation
Kinabatangan is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,719 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 227 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 291 mm of rainfall. November and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 164 mm. That's 127 mm less than January, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around.Kinabatangan is a very wet location, receiving approximately 107 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 8.9 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 11.5 in of rainfall. November and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 6.5 in. That's 5 in less than January, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around.
Wind
Kinabatangan is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 5km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Kinabatangan is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 3mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 2mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Kinabatangan based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Kinabatangan based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.