AI-generatedSemporna at a glance
- Best time
- All year
- Warmest month
- May · 31°
- Warmest sea
- May · 29.7°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,080 h
- Rain a year
- 2,817 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Elevation
- 7 m
Climate in Semporna
Semporna 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 31 °C, while January is the coolest at 29 °C. With around 2,080 hours of sunshine a year, Semporna is moderately sunny; April is the sunniest month with 6.4 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Semporna
The best time to visit Semporna is all year round. The sea reaches 29.7 °C in May, but frequent rain gets in the way of a classic beach holiday. The wettest month is October with 287 mm of precipitation.
Semporna through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Semporna in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 30–31 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 78 rainy days in all
Semporna in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 80 rainy days in all
Semporna in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 84 rainy days in all
Semporna in winter
Dec – Feb
Good
- 29–30 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 74 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 30°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 30°
- Evening, 20:00: about 27°
- Night, 23:00: about 26°
05:5017:52
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 05:38–06:18 · evening 17:24–18:05
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:29–05:38 · evening 18:05–18:13
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 Semporna compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs stay at about 30° from start to end.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 30° | 30° |
| Night-time low | 24° | 24° |
| Sea | 29° | 29° |
| Daylight | 12.1 h | 12.0 h |
What is the weather like in Semporna in October?
In October, Semporna is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.3 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 29 days, adding up to 287 mm. On about 19 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 Semporna.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 2 min05:50 – 17:52
- UV index
- 13 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 7 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 83 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 19 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+8offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
- Seaweight 25 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %42 %
- 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 Semporna
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 April bring similar holiday weather to Semporna (score 68 and 71). In April, days are 1 °C warmer than in October. The sea is about as warm in both months. April has 3 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in April.
| Month | October | April |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 68 | 71 |
| Daytime high | 30° | 31° |
| Night-time low | 24° | 25° |
| Sea | 29.3° | 29.5° |
| Sunshine | 5.5 h | 6.4 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 29 | 26better |
| Rainfall | 287 mm | 218 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 31 | 30better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Semporna month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
67January29° · Sea 28° · 5.1 h
In January, Semporna is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.3 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 25 days, adding up to 249 mm. On about 6 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 Semporna.
Semporna in January68February29° · Sea 28° · 5.5 h
In February, Semporna is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.3 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 173 mm. On about 7 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 Semporna.
Semporna in February70March30° · Sea 29° · 5.9 h
In March, Semporna is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 23 days, adding up to 206 mm. On about 19 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 Semporna.
Semporna in March71April31° · Sea 30° · 6.4 h
In April, Semporna is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.5 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 26 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, April is a good month for a holiday in Semporna.
Semporna in April70May31° · Sea 30° · 6.0 h
In May, Semporna is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.7 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 29 days, adding up to 275 mm. On about 28 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 Semporna.
Semporna in May68June30° · Sea 30° · 5.5 h
In June, Semporna is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °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 27 days, adding up to 246 mm. On about 22 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 Semporna.
Semporna in June69July30° · Sea 29° · 5.6 h
In July, Semporna is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.2 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 27 days, adding up to 218 mm. On about 23 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 Semporna.
Semporna in July70August30° · Sea 29° · 6.0 h
In August, Semporna is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.2 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 26 days, adding up to 198 mm. On about 23 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 Semporna.
Semporna in August70September30° · Sea 29° · 6.1 h
In September, Semporna is hot: daytime highs average 30 °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 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 27 days, adding up to 222 mm. On about 22 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 Semporna.
Semporna in September68October30° · Sea 29° · 5.5 h
In October, Semporna is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.3 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 29 days, adding up to 287 mm. On about 19 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 Semporna.
Semporna in October68November30° · Sea 29° · 5.4 h
In November, Semporna is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.2 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 29 days, adding up to 278 mm. On about 14 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 Semporna.
Semporna in November68December30° · Sea 29° · 5.5 h
In December, Semporna is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 28 days, adding up to 249 mm. On about 9 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 Semporna.
Semporna in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Semporna
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 October (24°), the warmest in April (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 | 67 | 29° | 25° | 28.3° | 5.1 h | 25 | 249 |
| FebruaryFeb | 68 | 29° | 25° | 28.3° | 5.5 h | 20 | 173 |
| MarchMar | 70 | 30° | 25° | 28.8° | 5.9 h | 23 | 206 |
| AprilApr | 71 | 31° | 25° | 29.5° | 6.4 h | 26 | 218 |
| MayMay | 70 | 31° | 25° | 29.7° | 6.0 h | 29 | 275 |
| JuneJun | 68 | 30° | 25° | 29.5° | 5.5 h | 27 | 246 |
| JulyJul | 69 | 30° | 25° | 29.2° | 5.6 h | 27 | 218 |
| AugustAug | 70 | 30° | 25° | 29.2° | 6.0 h | 26 | 198 |
| SeptemberSep | 70 | 30° | 24° | 29.4° | 6.1 h | 27 | 222 |
| OctoberOct | 68 | 30° | 24° | 29.3° | 5.5 h | 29 | 287 |
| NovemberNov | 68 | 30° | 24° | 29.2° | 5.4 h | 29 | 278 |
| DecemberDec | 68 | 30° | 25° | 28.8° | 5.5 h | 28 | 249 |
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
4.48° N, 118.61° E · 7 m · Asia/Kuching
Sea temperature in Semporna
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 28.8 – 29.8 °C
Swimming season: all year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Semporna ranges from 28.3 °C in January to 29.7 °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 29.2 and 30.2 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 28.3° | 27.7° | 28.9° | warm |
| FebruaryFeb | 28.3° | 27.6° | 28.7° | warm |
| MarchMar | 28.8° | 28.2° | 29.3° | warm |
| AprilApr | 29.5° | 29.0° | 30.0° | very warm |
| MayMay | 29.7° | 29.2° | 30.2° | very warm |
| JuneJun | 29.5° | 29.2° | 30.0° | very warm |
| JulyJul | 29.2° | 28.8° | 29.6° | very warm |
| AugustAug | 29.2° | 28.7° | 29.7° | very warm |
| SeptemberSep | 29.4° | 28.9° | 30.0° | very warm |
| OctoberOct | 29.3° | 28.8° | 29.8° | very warm |
| NovemberNov | 29.2° | 28.8° | 29.7° | very warm |
| DecemberDec | 28.8° | 28.2° | 29.3° | warm |
Sunshine hours in Semporna
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 5.5 of 12.0 hours of daylight in Semporna, 46 % 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 in Semporna: 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, Semporna has about 29 rainy days with 287 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Semporna
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 and clouds in Semporna
How breezy and how cloudy Semporna 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 Semporna typically peaks at 7 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 Semporna: mostly overcast, with about 5.5 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 and humidity in Semporna
How often the day gets hot in Semporna (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, Semporna has about 19 hot days, with an average daytime high of 30 °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 Semporna
Weather for your travel dates
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Semporna 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.
Semporna has similar weather in all school holidays (scores 68 to 71).
- 71
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 25 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 70
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 29 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 70
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 68
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 5.5 h of sun a day
- 29 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 68
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Good
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 5.3 h of sun a day
- 27 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 25 min
- Distance
- 11,560 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.
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Semporna vs Sandakan
In October the holiday weather in Semporna and Sandakan is about equally good (score 68 vs 65). During the day Sandakan is 2 °C warmer than Semporna. The sea in Sandakan is 1 °C warmer.
| in October | Semporna | Sandakan |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 68 | 65 |
| Daytime high | 30° | 32° |
| Sea | 29° | 30° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 29 | 29 |
| Best time | All year | Dec – Mar |
Through the year
Malaysia in October: the best places
In October, Semporna ranks 1 of 22 destinations in this country.
- SempornaThis page30°29°68
- 2Labuan31°30°67
- 3Langkawi (Kuah)31°30°66
- 4Port Klang33°30°58
- 5Kuala Terengganu31°29°35
- 6Kota Bharu31°31
- 7Miri31°30°30
- 8Sandakan32°30°29
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Frequently asked questions about Semporna
When is the best time to visit Semporna?
The best time to visit Semporna 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 Semporna?
The sea temperature in Semporna ranges from 28.3 °C in January to 29.7 °C in May. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Semporna in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 29.3 °C – almost as warm as a bath.
What is the warmest month in Semporna?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 31 °C and nights around 25 °C. January is the coolest month at 29 °C.
When does it rain most in Semporna?
The wettest month is October with 287 mm of precipitation. The driest month is February with 173 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Semporna get?
Semporna gets around 2,080 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is April with 6.4 hours a day; in January there are 5.1 hours a day.
What time zone is Semporna in?
Semporna is on UTC+8 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Semporna?
A nonstop flight from London to Semporna takes about 14 h 25 min, for a straight-line distance of about 11,560 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for Semporna?
Semporna has similar weather in all school holidays (scores 68 to 71). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 71, May half-term 70, summer holidays 70, October half-term 68, Christmas holidays 68.