Climate Insights for Kinabatangan

Sabah, Malaysia

Hottest
May
34°C peak93°F peak
Coldest
February
23°C low74°F low
Wettest
January
291 mm rain11.4 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

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

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 31°Average: 26°Min: 23°FebMax: 31°Average: 26°Min: 23°MarMax: 32°Average: 27°Min: 23°AprMax: 34°Average: 28°Min: 24°MayMax: 34°Average: 28°Min: 24°JunMax: 33°Average: 27°Min: 24°JulMax: 33°Average: 27°Min: 23°AugMax: 33°Average: 27°Min: 24°SepMax: 33°Average: 27°Min: 23°OctMax: 33°Average: 27°Min: 24°NovMax: 32°Average: 27°Min: 23°DecMax: 32°Average: 27°Min: 24°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°F100°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 88°FAverage: 79°FMin: 74°FFebMax: 88°FAverage: 80°FMin: 74°FMarMax: 90°FAverage: 80°FMin: 74°FAprMax: 92°FAverage: 82°FMin: 75°FMayMax: 93°FAverage: 82°FMin: 76°FJunMax: 91°FAverage: 81°FMin: 75°FJulMax: 91°FAverage: 81°FMin: 74°FAugMax: 91°FAverage: 81°FMin: 74°FSepMax: 91°FAverage: 81°FMin: 74°FOctMax: 91°FAverage: 81°FMin: 74°FNovMax: 90°FAverage: 80°FMin: 74°FDecMax: 89°FAverage: 80°FMin: 74°F
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Min

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

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 291mmFebPrecipitation: 181mmMarPrecipitation: 189mmAprPrecipitation: 164mmMayPrecipitation: 242mmJunPrecipitation: 213mmJulPrecipitation: 192mmAugPrecipitation: 209mmSepPrecipitation: 237mmOctPrecipitation: 236mmNovPrecipitation: 285mmDecPrecipitation: 279mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10in12inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 11.4inFebPrecipitation: 7.1inMarPrecipitation: 7.4inAprPrecipitation: 6.5inMayPrecipitation: 9.5inJunPrecipitation: 8.4inJulPrecipitation: 7.6inAugPrecipitation: 8.2inSepPrecipitation: 9.3inOctPrecipitation: 9.3inNovPrecipitation: 11.2inDecPrecipitation: 11in
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

0km/h5km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 5km/hFebWind Speed: 5km/hMarWind Speed: 5km/hAprWind Speed: 4km/hMayWind Speed: 4km/hJunWind Speed: 4km/hJulWind Speed: 4km/hAugWind Speed: 4km/hSepWind Speed: 4km/hOctWind Speed: 4km/hNovWind Speed: 4km/hDecWind Speed: 4km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 3mphFebWind Speed: 3mphMarWind Speed: 3mphAprWind Speed: 3mphMayWind Speed: 2mphJunWind Speed: 2mphJulWind Speed: 3mphAugWind Speed: 3mphSepWind Speed: 3mphOctWind Speed: 2mphNovWind Speed: 2mphDecWind Speed: 3mph
Wind Speed

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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
23 °C74 °F
31 °C88 °F
5 km/h3 mph
291 mm11.4 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
23 °C74 °F
31 °C88 °F
5 km/h3 mph
181 mm7.1 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
23 °C74 °F
32 °C90 °F
5 km/h3 mph
189 mm7.4 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
24 °C75 °F
34 °C92 °F
4 km/h3 mph
164 mm6.5 in
0 cm0 in
May
24 °C76 °F
34 °C93 °F
4 km/h2 mph
242 mm9.5 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
24 °C75 °F
33 °C91 °F
4 km/h2 mph
213 mm8.4 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
23 °C74 °F
33 °C91 °F
4 km/h3 mph
192 mm7.6 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
24 °C74 °F
33 °C91 °F
4 km/h3 mph
209 mm8.2 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
23 °C74 °F
33 °C91 °F
4 km/h3 mph
237 mm9.3 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
24 °C74 °F
33 °C91 °F
4 km/h2 mph
236 mm9.3 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
23 °C74 °F
32 °C90 °F
4 km/h2 mph
285 mm11.2 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
24 °C74 °F
32 °C89 °F
4 km/h3 mph
279 mm11 in
0 cm0 in