Climate Insights for Papar

Papar, Sabah, Malaysia

Hottest
May
31°C peak
Coldest
February
25°C low
Wettest
October
276mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Papar is hot. The average annual temperature is 28°C and approximately 2116mm of precipitation falls per year. Papar receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Papar sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 29° Average: 27° Min: 25° Feb Max: 29° Average: 27° Min: 25° Mar Max: 30° Average: 27° Min: 26° Apr Max: 31° Average: 28° Min: 26° May Max: 31° Average: 28° Min: 27° Jun Max: 30° Average: 28° Min: 26° Jul Max: 30° Average: 28° Min: 26° Aug Max: 31° Average: 28° Min: 26° Sep Max: 30° Average: 28° Min: 26° Oct Max: 30° Average: 27° Min: 25° Nov Max: 30° Average: 27° Min: 25° Dec Max: 29° Average: 27° Min: 25°
Max
Average
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Papar has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 6°C range. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 31°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 4°C between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 147mm Feb Precipitation: 95mm Mar Precipitation: 83mm Apr Precipitation: 100mm May Precipitation: 163mm Jun Precipitation: 216mm Jul Precipitation: 189mm Aug Precipitation: 159mm Sep Precipitation: 209mm Oct Precipitation: 276mm Nov Precipitation: 224mm Dec Precipitation: 254mm
Precipitation

Papar is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2116mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 176mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 276mm of rainfall. December and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 83mm. That's 193mm less than October, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 2km/h Feb Wind Speed: 3km/h Mar Wind Speed: 2km/h Apr Wind Speed: 2km/h May Wind Speed: 2km/h Jun Wind Speed: 2km/h Jul Wind Speed: 2km/h Aug Wind Speed: 2km/h Sep Wind Speed: 2km/h Oct Wind Speed: 2km/h Nov Wind Speed: 2km/h Dec Wind Speed: 2km/h
Wind Speed

Papar is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 2km/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 3km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 2km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

92 days until Autumn

It is currently summer in Papar, which began on June 21, 2026. Papar sits near the equator, so the traditional four-season cycle is less pronounced — temperatures remain relatively stable year-round. The warmest period peaks in May at around 31°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near 25°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 92 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 26 to 31°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 346mm across the season with a monthly average of 115mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 26 to 31°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 565mm across the season with a monthly average of 188mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 25 to 30°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 709mm across the season with a monthly average of 236mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 25 to 29°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 497mm across the season with a monthly average of 166mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Papar 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
25 °C
29 °C
2 km/h
147 mm
0 cm
Feb
25 °C
29 °C
3 km/h
95 mm
0 cm
Mar
26 °C
30 °C
2 km/h
83 mm
0 cm
Apr
26 °C
31 °C
2 km/h
100 mm
0 cm
May
27 °C
31 °C
2 km/h
163 mm
0 cm
Jun Current
26 °C
30 °C
2 km/h
216 mm
0 cm
Jul
26 °C
30 °C
2 km/h
189 mm
0 cm
Aug
26 °C
31 °C
2 km/h
159 mm
0 cm
Sep
26 °C
30 °C
2 km/h
209 mm
0 cm
Oct
25 °C
30 °C
2 km/h
276 mm
0 cm
Nov
25 °C
30 °C
2 km/h
224 mm
0 cm
Dec
25 °C
29 °C
2 km/h
254 mm
0 cm
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