AI-generatedLimbang at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Mar
- Warmest month
- Apr · 33°
- Warmest sea
- May · 30.4°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,960 h
- Rain a year
- 2,335 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Elevation
- 5 m
Climate in Limbang
Limbang has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. April is the warmest month with average highs of 33 °C, while January is the coolest at 31 °C. With around 1,960 hours of sunshine a year, Limbang is moderately sunny; April is the sunniest month with 5.9 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Limbang
The best time to visit Limbang is from June to March. The sea reaches 30.4 °C in May, but frequent rain gets in the way of a classic beach holiday. From April to May it can get very hot, with highs of up to 33 °C. The wettest month is October with 249 mm of precipitation.
Limbang through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Limbang in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 33 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 69 rainy days in all
Limbang in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 33 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 63 rainy days in all
Limbang in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 32–33 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 5.1 h of sun a day
- 76 rainy days in all
Limbang in winter
Dec – Feb
Good
- 31–32 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 5.0 h of sun a day
- 69 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
Peak heat
Apr – May
Highs of 33 °C or more
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: June – March
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 26°
- Midday, 13:00: about 32°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 31°
- Evening, 20:00: about 27°
- Night, 23:00: about 25°
06:0518:06
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 05:52–06:33 · evening 17:38–18:19
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:44–05:52 · evening 18:19–18:27
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 Limbang compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs stay at about 32° from start to end.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 32° | 32° |
| Night-time low | 23° | 23° |
| Sea | 30° | 30° |
| Daylight | 12.1 h | 12.0 h |
What is the weather like in Limbang in October?
In October, Limbang is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 29.7 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 27 days, adding up to 249 mm. On about 29 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 Limbang.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 1 min06:05 – 18:06
- UV index
- 13 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 10 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 89 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 29 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+8offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %89 %
- Seaweight 25 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %33 %
- 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 Limbang
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 January bring similar holiday weather to Limbang (score 63 and 66). In January, days are 1 °C cooler than in October. The sea is 1 °C cooler in January. January has 3 fewer rainy days.
| Month | October | January |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 63 | 66 |
| Daytime high | 32° | 31° |
| Night-time low | 23° | 23° |
| Sea | 29.7° | 28.5° |
| Sunshine | 5.0 h | 4.8 h |
| Rainy days | 27 | 24better |
| Rainfall | 249 mm | 218 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 31 | 31 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Limbang month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
66January31° · Sea 29° · 4.8 h
In January, Limbang is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 28.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 4.8 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 24 days, adding up to 218 mm. On about 26 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 Limbang.
Limbang in January65February32° · Sea 28° · 5.3 h
In February, Limbang is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 28.1 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 156 mm. On about 25 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 Limbang.
Limbang in February60March33° · Sea 29° · 5.6 h
In March, Limbang is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 28.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 22 days, adding up to 159 mm. On about 30 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 Limbang.
Limbang in March59April33° · Sea 30° · 5.9 h
In April, Limbang is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.8 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 24 days, adding up to 177 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Limbang.
Limbang in April58May33° · Sea 30° · 5.6 h
In May, Limbang is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 30.4 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 23 days, adding up to 182 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Limbang.
Limbang in May60June33° · Sea 30° · 5.6 h
In June, Limbang is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 30.3 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 174 mm. On about 29 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 Limbang.
Limbang in June60July33° · Sea 30° · 5.7 h
In July, Limbang is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 30.2 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 164 mm. On about 30 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 Limbang.
Limbang in July60August33° · Sea 30° · 5.6 h
In August, Limbang is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 30.2 °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 184 mm. On about 30 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 Limbang.
Limbang in August61September33° · Sea 30° · 5.4 h
In September, Limbang is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 30.0 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 23 days, adding up to 188 mm. On about 29 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 Limbang.
Limbang in September63October32° · Sea 30° · 5.0 h
In October, Limbang is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 29.7 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 27 days, adding up to 249 mm. On about 29 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 Limbang.
Limbang in October64November32° · Sea 30° · 5.0 h
In November, Limbang is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 29.7 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 27 days, adding up to 247 mm. On about 28 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 Limbang.
Limbang in November65December31° · Sea 29° · 4.8 h
In December, Limbang is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 29.4 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 4.8 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 26 days, adding up to 236 mm. On about 28 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 Limbang.
Limbang 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 Limbang
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
WarmOctober: nights around 23°. Tropical nights: a fan or air conditioning helps. Muggy on about 31 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in July (23°), the warmest in May (24°). 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 | 31° | 23° | 28.5° | 4.8 h | 24 | 218 |
| FebruaryFeb | 65 | 32° | 23° | 28.1° | 5.3 h | 19 | 156 |
| MarchMar | 60 | 33° | 23° | 28.7° | 5.6 h | 22 | 159 |
| AprilApr | 59 | 33° | 24° | 29.8° | 5.9 h | 24 | 177 |
| MayMay | 58 | 33° | 24° | 30.4° | 5.6 h | 23 | 182 |
| JuneJun | 60 | 33° | 23° | 30.3° | 5.6 h | 20 | 174 |
| JulyJul | 60 | 33° | 23° | 30.2° | 5.7 h | 20 | 164 |
| AugustAug | 60 | 33° | 23° | 30.2° | 5.6 h | 22 | 184 |
| SeptemberSep | 61 | 33° | 23° | 30.0° | 5.4 h | 23 | 188 |
| OctoberOct | 63 | 32° | 23° | 29.7° | 5.0 h | 27 | 249 |
| NovemberNov | 64 | 32° | 23° | 29.7° | 5.0 h | 27 | 247 |
| DecemberDec | 65 | 31° | 23° | 29.4° | 4.8 h | 26 | 236 |
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
4.75° N, 115.01° E · 5 m · Asia/Kuching
Sea temperature
Sea temperature in Limbang
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 29.3 – 30.3 °C
Swimming season: all year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Limbang ranges from 28.1 °C in February to 30.4 °C in May. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in May, while the air already peaks in April. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in May, eight out of ten years were between 29.8 and 30.9 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 28.5° | 27.9° | 29.3° | warm |
| FebruaryFeb | 28.1° | 27.4° | 29.1° | warm |
| MarchMar | 28.7° | 27.8° | 29.3° | warm |
| AprilApr | 29.8° | 29.3° | 30.4° | very warm |
| MayMay | 30.4° | 29.8° | 30.9° | very warm |
| JuneJun | 30.3° | 29.9° | 30.7° | very warm |
| JulyJul | 30.2° | 29.8° | 30.5° | very warm |
| AugustAug | 30.2° | 29.8° | 30.5° | very warm |
| SeptemberSep | 30.0° | 29.7° | 30.4° | very warm |
| OctoberOct | 29.7° | 29.3° | 30.3° | very warm |
| NovemberNov | 29.7° | 29.2° | 30.3° | very warm |
| DecemberDec | 29.4° | 28.9° | 29.9° | very warm |
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Limbang
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 5.0 of 12.0 hours of daylight in Limbang, 42 % 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 Limbang: 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, Limbang has about 27 rainy days with 249 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Limbang
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 Limbang
How breezy and how cloudy Limbang 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 Limbang typically peaks at 10 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 89 % of the sky over Limbang: mostly overcast, with about 5.0 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 Limbang
How often the day gets hot in Limbang (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, Limbang has about 29 hot days, with an average daytime high of 32 °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 Limbang
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Limbang 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.
Limbang has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 66) and its weakest during May half-term (score 58).
- 59
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 33 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 5.8 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Frequent rain
- 58
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 33 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Frequent rain
- 60
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 33 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 63
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 32 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 5.0 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 66
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
GoodBest holidays
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 4.8 h of sun a day
- 25 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 5 min
- Distance
- 11,300 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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Limbang vs Bandar Seri Begawan
In October the holiday weather in Limbang and Bandar Seri Begawan is about equally good (score 63 vs 67). During the day Bandar Seri Begawan is 1 °C cooler than Limbang. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Limbang | Bandar Seri Begawan |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 63 | 67 |
| Daytime high | 32° | 31° |
| Sea | 30° | 30° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 27 | 27 |
| Best time | Jun – Mar | Oct – Feb |
Through the year
Best places in the country
Malaysia in October: the best places
In October, Limbang ranks 6 of 31 destinations in this country.
- Semporna30°29°68
- 2Labuan31°30°67
- 3Lahad Datu31°30°67
- 4Langkawi (Kuah)31°30°66
- 5Kangar31°30°65
- 6LimbangThis page32°30°63
- 7Port Dickson32°30°63
- 8Port Klang33°30°58
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Frequently asked questions about Limbang
When is the best time to visit Limbang?
The best time to visit Limbang is from June to March. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Limbang?
The sea temperature in Limbang ranges from 28.1 °C in February to 30.4 °C in May. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Limbang in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 29.7 °C – almost as warm as a bath.
What is the warmest month in Limbang?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 33 °C and nights around 24 °C. January is the coolest month at 31 °C.
When does it rain most in Limbang?
The wettest month is October with 249 mm of precipitation. The driest month is February with 156 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Limbang get?
Limbang gets around 1,960 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is April with 5.9 hours a day; in January there are 4.8 hours a day.
What time zone is Limbang in?
Limbang is on UTC+8 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Limbang?
A nonstop flight from London to Limbang takes about 14 h 5 min, for a straight-line distance of about 11,300 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for Limbang?
Limbang has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 66) and its weakest during May half-term (score 58). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 59, May half-term 58, summer holidays 60, October half-term 63, Christmas holidays 66.