Sabah weather in February
February is one of the best months to visit Sabah: highs of 27°C (80°F) and about 98 mm (3.9 in) of rain on average. Nights average 21°C (70°F) and cloud cover 77% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the driest month of the year and the 5th coolest. Compared with January, it is about as warm and drier; March brings highs of 27°C (81°F) and 123 mm (4.8 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Kota Kinabalu, the largest city in Sabah. See below for other places.
Is February a good time to visit Sabah?
best month Weather score 68/100.
Yes. February is one of the best months for weather in Sabah.
Does it rain a lot in Sabah in February?
Some rain is normal: about 98 mm (3.9 in) falls in an average February. It is the driest month of the year.
How warm is Sabah in February?
Days average 27°C (80°F) and nights 21°C (70°F).
Sabah weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°C (80°F) | 22°C (71°F) | 197 mm | 85% | fair |
| February | 27°C (80°F) | 21°C (70°F) | 98 mm | 77% | best |
| March | 27°C (81°F) | 22°C (71°F) | 123 mm | 74% | best |
| April | 28°C (83°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 138 mm | 72% | best |
| May | 28°C (82°F) | 23°C (74°F) | 218 mm | 82% | fair |
| June | 27°C (81°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 263 mm | 84% | least pleasant |
| July | 27°C (80°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 259 mm | 86% | least pleasant |
| August | 27°C (80°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 239 mm | 84% | least pleasant |
| September | 27°C (80°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 272 mm | 85% | least pleasant |
| October | 27°C (80°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 356 mm | 86% | least pleasant |
| November | 27°C (80°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 282 mm | 84% | least pleasant |
| December | 27°C (80°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 270 mm | 86% | least pleasant |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Sabah in February
Weather can differ a lot within Sabah: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kota Kinabalu | 27°C (80°F) | 21°C (70°F) | 98 mm | best |
| Sandakan | 28°C (82°F) | 25°C (78°F) | 250 mm | fair |
| Tawau | 28°C (83°F) | 26°C (79°F) | 146 mm | best |
| Lahad Datu | 28°C (82°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 199 mm | fair |
| Putatan | 27°C (80°F) | 21°C (70°F) | 98 mm | best |
| Donggongon | 27°C (80°F) | 21°C (70°F) | 98 mm | best |
| Keningau | 27°C (80°F) | 19°C (67°F) | 101 mm | best |
| Semporna | 28°C (82°F) | 26°C (80°F) | 164 mm | best |
| Bandar Labuan | 27°C (81°F) | 27°C (80°F) | 121 mm | best |
| Sipitang | 28°C (82°F) | 21°C (70°F) | 131 mm | best |
| Petagas | 27°C (80°F) | 21°C (70°F) | 98 mm | best |
| Kudat | 28°C (82°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 168 mm | best |