Climate Insights for Kudat
Sabah, Malaysia
Climate Overview
The climate in Kudat is hot. The average annual temperature is 28°C and approximately 2,412 mm of precipitation falls per year. Kudat receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Kudat sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Kudat is hot. The average annual temperature is 82°F and approximately 95 in of precipitation falls per year. Kudat receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Kudat sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.
Temperature
Kudat has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 5°C range. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 29°C. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 26°C and an average of 27°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°C between highs and lows.Kudat has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 9°F range. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 87°F and the mean temperature sits around 84°F. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 78°F and an average of 80°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°F between highs and lows.
Precipitation
Kudat is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,412 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 201 mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 335 mm of rainfall. January and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 95 mm. That's 239 mm less than December, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.Kudat is a very wet location, receiving approximately 95 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 7.9 in per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 13.2 in of rainfall. January and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 3.7 in. That's 9.4 in less than December, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.
Wind
Kudat is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 13km/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 17km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 10km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 7km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 15km/h in winter, 13km/h in spring, 12km/h in summer, 13km/h in autumn.Kudat is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 8mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 11mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 6mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 5mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 10mph in winter, 8mph in spring, 7mph in summer, 8mph in autumn.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Kudat 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 Kudat 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.