Lahad Datu weather
At 2:45 AM local time it was cloudy and 25°C (76°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 4 PM, 5 PM (4.0 mm total). Best months for weather: Mar–May, Sep. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Lahad Datu, Sabah, Malaysia.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 97%
- Chance of rain
- 55%
- Rain
- 0.6 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 4 PM, 5 PM (4.0 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Mar–May, SepOff season Dec–Jan
About Lahad Datu weather
Is it raining in Lahad Datu right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 25° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 4 PM, 5 PM (4.0 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Lahad Datu this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 30–31° and lows of 23–24°. Rain is likely on 7 of 7 days (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday). The driest day looks like Sunday.
Has it been raining in Lahad Datu lately?
In the past 7 days, Lahad Datu had 5 rainy days and 56.9 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Lahad Datu?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Lahad Datu weather by month
When is the best time to visit Lahad Datu?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Lahad Datu is Mar–May, Sep, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Dec–Jan tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 27°C (81°F) in January to 29°C (84°F) in April.
What is the rainiest month in Lahad Datu?
January is the wettest month, with about 305 mm (12.0 in) of rain on average. April is the driest, with about 160 mm (6.3 in).
What is the hottest month in Lahad Datu?
April is the warmest, with average highs of 29°C (84°F) and lows of 24°C (75°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 27°C (81°F) and lows of 23°C (73°F).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months