Climate Insights for Paitan
Beluran, Sabah, Malaysia
Climate Overview
The climate in Paitan is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 2,736 mm of precipitation falls per year. Paitan receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Paitan sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Paitan is hot. The average annual temperature is 81°F and approximately 107.7 in of precipitation falls per year. Paitan receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Paitan sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.
Temperature
Paitan has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 7°C range. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 32°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 25°C and an average of 27°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°C between highs and lows.Paitan has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 12°F range. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 89°F and the mean temperature sits around 83°F. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 77°F and an average of 80°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 9°F between highs and lows.
Precipitation
Paitan is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,736 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 228 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 369 mm of rainfall. December and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 128 mm. That's 241 mm less than January, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.Paitan is a very wet location, receiving approximately 107.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 9 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 14.5 in of rainfall. December and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 5 in. That's 9.5 in less than January, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.
Wind
Paitan is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 8km/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 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 7km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4km/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 10km/h in winter, 8km/h in spring, 7km/h in summer, 7km/h in autumn.Paitan is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 5mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 7mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 4mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3mph 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 6mph in winter, 5mph in spring, 4mph in summer, 4mph in autumn.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Paitan 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 Paitan 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.