Borneo, MalaysiaQuick decision
When to visit Borneo?
🌞 Best time overall
February
🌡️ Optimal temperature
24°C–29°C in February
🌧 Least rain
76% rainy days in February
🌧 Wettest month
December (91%)
📅 Best score
7.1/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
OrangutansMarch–October — Sepilok, Danum Valley and Kinabatangan.
Sipadan DivingApril–December — one of the world's best dive sites.
Mount KinabaluFebruary–April — climbing Southeast Asia's highest peak.
Mulu CavesMarch–October — world's largest karst network, UNESCO-listed.
Monthly climate data
Borneo weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌦️ January | 24°C | 29°C | 86% | 9.9 | 9.3h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ February | 24°C | 29°C | 76% | 6.3 | 10.2h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ March | 25°C | 30°C | 79% | 6.5 | 10.1h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ April | 25°C | 30°C | 85% | 7.2 | 10.7h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ May | 25°C | 31°C | 79% | 9.7 | 10.0h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ June | 25°C | 30°C | 71% | 8.0 | 10.1h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ July | 25°C | 30°C | 68% | 7.7 | 10.3h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ August | 25°C | 31°C | 71% | 9.1 | 10.1h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ September | 25°C | 30°C | 74% | 8.7 | 9.9h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌦️ October | 24°C | 30°C | 86% | 10.3 | 9.6h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 24°C | 30°C | 91% | 10.4 | 9.9h | 6.7/10 |
| 🌦️ December | 24°C | 30°C | 91% | 11.4 | 9.4h | 6.4/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
🌴 Tropical destination — heavy rain months benefit from an algorithmic adjustment: tropical showers are intense but brief and usually don't ruin a trip.
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time
Average 30°C, 81% rainy days, 10.3h sunshine/day. Score: 7.0/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time
Average 30°C, 70% rainy days, 10.2h sunshine/day. Score: 7.1/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Acceptable
Average 30°C, 84% rainy days, 9.8h sunshine/day. Score: 6.9/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Acceptable
Average 29°C, 84% rainy days, 9.6h sunshine/day. Score: 6.8/10.
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FAQ
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February is ideal with 76% rainy days and 29°C. The months of February & June offer comparable conditions.
December is the wettest month with 91% rainy days.
Yes, February is the best month with an average of 29°C.
In winter, the average score is 6.8/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.
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