AI-generatedLahad Datu at a glance
- Best time
- All year
- Warmest month
- May · 32°
- Warmest sea
- May · 30.0°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,980 h
- Rain a year
- 1,971 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Elevation
- 7 m
Climate in Lahad Datu
Lahad Datu has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. May is the warmest month with average highs of 32 °C, while January is the coolest at 30 °C. With around 1,980 hours of sunshine a year, Lahad Datu is moderately sunny; April is the sunniest month with 6.1 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Lahad Datu
The best time to visit Lahad Datu is all year round. The sea reaches 30.0 °C in May, but frequent rain gets in the way of a classic beach holiday. The wettest month is October with 194 mm of precipitation.
Lahad Datu through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Lahad Datu in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 31–32 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 5.8 h of sun a day
- 73 rainy days in all
Lahad Datu in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 79 rainy days in all
Lahad Datu in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 30–31 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 5.3 h of sun a day
- 82 rainy days in all
Lahad Datu in winter
Dec – Feb
Good
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 4.9 h of sun a day
- 72 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
All year
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: December – February
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: all year
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 27°
- Midday, 13:00: about 31°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 30°
- Evening, 20:00: about 27°
- Night, 23:00: about 26°
05:5217:53
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:39–06:20 · evening 17:25–18:06
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:31–05:39 · evening 18:06–18:14
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Lahad Datu compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs stay at about 31° from start to end.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 31° | 31° |
| Night-time low | 24° | 24° |
| Sea | 30° | 30° |
| Daylight | 12.1 h | 12.0 h |
What is the weather like in Lahad Datu in October?
In October, Lahad Datu is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.6 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 28 days, adding up to 194 mm. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Lahad Datu.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 1 min05:52 – 17:53
- UV index
- 13 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 9 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 83 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 26 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+8offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
- Seaweight 25 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %35 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %0 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Lahad Datu
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
October and March bring similar holiday weather to Lahad Datu (score 67 and 69). Daytime highs are about the same. The sea is 1 °C cooler in March. March has 6 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in March.
| Month | October | March |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 67 | 69 |
| Daytime high | 31° | 31° |
| Night-time low | 24° | 24° |
| Sea | 29.6° | 29.1° |
| Sunshine | 5.1 h | 5.6 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 28 | 22better |
| Rainfall | 194 mm | 139 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 31 | 31 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Lahad Datu month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
66January30° · Sea 29° · 4.7 h
In January, Lahad Datu is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 25 days, adding up to 179 mm. On about 14 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Lahad Datu.
Lahad Datu in January67February30° · Sea 28° · 5.0 h
In February, Lahad Datu is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 128 mm. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Lahad Datu.
Lahad Datu in February69March31° · Sea 29° · 5.6 h
In March, Lahad Datu is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.1 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 22 days, adding up to 139 mm. On about 24 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Lahad Datu.
Lahad Datu in March68April31° · Sea 30° · 6.1 h
In April, Lahad Datu is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.9 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 23 days, adding up to 133 mm. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Lahad Datu.
Lahad Datu in April67May32° · Sea 30° · 5.8 h
In May, Lahad Datu is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 30.0 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 28 days, adding up to 187 mm. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Lahad Datu.
Lahad Datu in May68June31° · Sea 30° · 5.4 h
In June, Lahad Datu is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.7 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 27 days, adding up to 175 mm. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Lahad Datu.
Lahad Datu in June68July31° · Sea 30° · 5.5 h
In July, Lahad Datu is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.5 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 26 days, adding up to 169 mm. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Lahad Datu.
Lahad Datu in July69August31° · Sea 29° · 5.9 h
In August, Lahad Datu is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.4 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 26 days, adding up to 161 mm. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Lahad Datu.
Lahad Datu in August68September31° · Sea 30° · 5.8 h
In September, Lahad Datu is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.7 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 26 days, adding up to 175 mm. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Lahad Datu.
Lahad Datu in September67October31° · Sea 30° · 5.1 h
In October, Lahad Datu is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.6 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 28 days, adding up to 194 mm. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Lahad Datu.
Lahad Datu in October66November30° · Sea 30° · 4.9 h
In November, Lahad Datu is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.5 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 27 days, adding up to 166 mm. On about 21 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Lahad Datu.
Lahad Datu in November67December30° · Sea 29° · 5.1 h
In December, Lahad Datu is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.1 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 27 days, adding up to 166 mm. On about 17 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Lahad Datu.
Lahad Datu in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Lahad Datu
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
HotOctober: nights around 24°. Hot nights: air conditioning makes sleeping much easier. Muggy on about 31 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (24°), the warmest in May (25°). Nights stay tropical all year (20 °C and more), so a room with air conditioning or at least a fan pays off. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) all year, on about 365 days a year.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 66 | 30° | 24° | 28.5° | 4.7 h | 25 | 179 |
| FebruaryFeb | 67 | 30° | 24° | 28.4° | 5.0 h | 20 | 128 |
| MarchMar | 69 | 31° | 24° | 29.1° | 5.6 h | 22 | 139 |
| AprilApr | 68 | 31° | 25° | 29.9° | 6.1 h | 23 | 133 |
| MayMay | 67 | 32° | 25° | 30.0° | 5.8 h | 28 | 187 |
| JuneJun | 68 | 31° | 24° | 29.7° | 5.4 h | 27 | 175 |
| JulyJul | 68 | 31° | 24° | 29.5° | 5.5 h | 26 | 169 |
| AugustAug | 69 | 31° | 24° | 29.4° | 5.9 h | 26 | 161 |
| SeptemberSep | 68 | 31° | 24° | 29.7° | 5.8 h | 26 | 175 |
| OctoberOct | 67 | 31° | 24° | 29.6° | 5.1 h | 28 | 194 |
| NovemberNov | 66 | 30° | 24° | 29.5° | 4.9 h | 27 | 166 |
| DecemberDec | 67 | 30° | 24° | 29.1° | 5.1 h | 27 | 166 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
5.02° N, 118.33° E · 7 m · Asia/Kuching
Sea temperature
Sea temperature in Lahad Datu
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 29.0 – 30.1 °C
Swimming season: all year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Lahad Datu ranges from 28.4 °C in February to 30.0 °C in May. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
The sea temperature varies from year to year: in May, eight out of ten years were between 29.4 and 30.5 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 28.5° | 27.9° | 29.2° | warm |
| FebruaryFeb | 28.4° | 27.6° | 29.1° | warm |
| MarchMar | 29.1° | 28.5° | 29.6° | very warm |
| AprilApr | 29.9° | 29.3° | 30.4° | very warm |
| MayMay | 30.0° | 29.4° | 30.5° | very warm |
| JuneJun | 29.7° | 29.2° | 30.3° | very warm |
| JulyJul | 29.5° | 29.0° | 29.9° | very warm |
| AugustAug | 29.4° | 28.9° | 30.0° | very warm |
| SeptemberSep | 29.7° | 29.2° | 30.2° | very warm |
| OctoberOct | 29.6° | 29.0° | 30.1° | very warm |
| NovemberNov | 29.5° | 28.8° | 29.9° | very warm |
| DecemberDec | 29.1° | 28.3° | 29.6° | very warm |
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Lahad Datu
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 5.1 of 12.0 hours of daylight in Lahad Datu, 43 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain
Rain in Lahad Datu: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Lahad Datu has about 28 rainy days with 194 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Lahad Datu
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 13 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in September (UV 14).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 10 min
- Fair skin
- about 15 min
- Light brown skin
- about 20 min
- Olive skin
- about 25 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind & clouds
Wind and clouds in Lahad Datu
How breezy and how cloudy Lahad Datu is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Lahad Datu typically peaks at 9 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light breeze or less.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
The daily breeze rarely reaches Beaufort 4 (20 km/h), so wind sports depend on single windy days.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 83 % of the sky over Lahad Datu: mostly overcast, with about 5.1 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat & humidity
Heat and humidity in Lahad Datu
How often the day gets hot in Lahad Datu (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Lahad Datu has about 26 hot days, with an average daytime high of 31 °C: hot and muggy. Plan outdoor activities for the morning and evening, drink a lot and take breaks in the cool.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Planning a trip to Lahad Datu
Weather for your travel dates
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Lahad Datu in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Lahad Datu has similar weather in all school holidays (scores 67 to 69).
- 68
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 67
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 28 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 69
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 5.8 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 67
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 5.1 h of sun a day
- 28 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 67
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Good
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 4.9 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 14 h 20 min
- Distance
- 11,490 km
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Jet lag
- About 7 days (7 h east)
Rule of thumb for flying east: for a few days before, go to bed and get up a little earlier, and get plenty of morning light at your destination.
Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Good to know: Malaysia
- Currency
- Malaysian Ringgit (MYR)
- Language
- Malay
- Sockets
- Type G · 240 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the left
- Dialling code
- +60
- Emergency number
- 999
UK plugs fit
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Lahad Datu vs Semporna
In October the holiday weather in Lahad Datu and Semporna is about equally good (score 67 vs 68). During the day Semporna is 1 °C cooler than Lahad Datu. The sea in Semporna is 1 °C cooler. Semporna gets one more hour of sunshine a day.
| in October | Lahad Datu | Semporna |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 67 | 68 |
| Daytime high | 31° | 30° |
| Sea | 30° | 29° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 28 | 29 |
| Best time | All year | All year |
Through the year
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In October, Lahad Datu ranks 2 of 31 destinations in this country.
- Semporna30°29°68
- 2Lahad DatuThis page31°30°67
- 3Labuan31°30°67
- 4Langkawi (Kuah)31°30°66
- 5Kangar31°30°65
- 6Limbang32°30°63
- 7Port Dickson32°30°63
- 8Port Klang33°30°58
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Frequently asked questions about Lahad Datu
When is the best time to visit Lahad Datu?
The best time to visit Lahad Datu is all year round. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Lahad Datu?
The sea temperature in Lahad Datu ranges from 28.4 °C in February to 30.0 °C in May. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Lahad Datu in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 29.6 °C – almost as warm as a bath.
What is the warmest month in Lahad Datu?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C and nights around 25 °C. January is the coolest month at 30 °C.
When does it rain most in Lahad Datu?
The wettest month is October with 194 mm of precipitation. The driest month is February with 128 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Lahad Datu get?
Lahad Datu gets around 1,980 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is April with 6.1 hours a day; in January there are 4.7 hours a day.
What time zone is Lahad Datu in?
Lahad Datu is on UTC+8 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Lahad Datu?
A nonstop flight from London to Lahad Datu takes about 14 h 20 min, for a straight-line distance of about 11,490 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for Lahad Datu?
Lahad Datu has similar weather in all school holidays (scores 67 to 69). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 68, May half-term 67, summer holidays 69, October half-term 67, Christmas holidays 67.