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Semporna Climate

Sabah, Malaysia · population 62,641 · 4 weather stations within 200 km · records 1880 to 2025

Average annual daytime high
30.0°C
Warmest month · May
30.4°C
Typical daytime high
Coldest month · January
22.6°C
Typical overnight low

Semporna has an average annual daytime high of 30.0°C, based on the 1951 to 1980 baseline. Its warmest month is May, when highs typically reach 30.4°C, and its coldest is January, with overnight lows near 22.6°C.

Month by month averages

MonthAvg highAvg low
January29.3°C22.6°CColdest
February29.6°C22.7°C
March30.2°C23.1°C
April30.4°C23.2°C
May30.4°C23.3°CWarmest
June30.0°C22.9°C
July29.8°C22.7°C
August30.1°C22.9°C
September30.3°C22.9°C
October30.1°C22.8°C
November29.9°C22.9°C
December29.4°C22.8°C

Temperature range across the year

21°24°27°29°32°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Daytime high Overnight low
Hottest year on record
2023
+1.6°C vs. 1951–1980
Coldest year on record
1916
-0.9°C vs. 1951–1980

These figures reflect annual averages, not single-day records. Daily observations are outside this dataset's precision.

Is Semporna getting hotter?

Since 1900, Semporna's average temperature has risen by +1.6°C. Compared to the earliest station records that begin in 1880, warming totals +1.7°C.

26.0°26.5°27.1°27.6°28.2°1951–1980 baseline190019251950197520002025

20-year smoothed annual temperature reconstructed from station anomalies. Dashed line: 1951–1980 baseline.

Best time to visit
any time of year

Daytime highs sit within a comfortable 15°C to 26°C range.

FAQ

What is the average temperature in Semporna?

Semporna's average annual daytime high is 30.0°C, based on the 1951 to 1980 baseline period. The warmest month is May, with highs averaging 30.4°C, and the coldest is January, with lows averaging 22.6°C.

What is the warmest month in Semporna?

May is the warmest month in Semporna, with typical daytime highs of 30.4°C.

What is the hottest year on record for Semporna?

2023 is the hottest year on record for Semporna, running +1.6°C above the 1951 to 1980 baseline.

Is Semporna getting hotter?

Yes. Since 1900, Semporna has warmed by roughly +1.6°C.

When is the best time to visit Semporna?

any time of year typically offers the most comfortable daytime highs, in the 15°C to 26°C range.

Nearby cities

Baseline period 1951 to 1980. Monthly averages are the mean of station observations weighted by proximity. Warming trend is the 20-year smoothed anomaly against that baseline.