Climate Insights for Lahad Datu

The climate in Lahad Datu is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 2,178 mm of precipitation falls per year. Lahad Datu receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Lahad Datu sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Lahad Datu is hot. The average annual temperature is 81°F and approximately 85.7 in of precipitation falls per year. Lahad Datu receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Lahad Datu sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Lahad Datu has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 7°C range. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 24°C and an average of 26°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°C between highs and lows.Lahad Datu has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 11°F range. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 87°F and the mean temperature sits around 82°F. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 76°F and an average of 80°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 9°F between highs and lows.

Lahad Datu is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,178 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 181 mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 215 mm of rainfall. May and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 124 mm. That's 90 mm less than October, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around.Lahad Datu is a very wet location, receiving approximately 85.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 7.1 in per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 8.5 in of rainfall. May and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 4.9 in. That's 3.5 in less than October, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around.

Lahad Datu is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 7km/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 8km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Lahad Datu is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 5mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Lahad Datu 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 Lahad Datu 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.