Lahad Datu Weather in August

What's the weather like in Lahad Datu (Sabah) in August 2024?

The climate in Lahad Datu during August can be summarized as hot, humid and wet.

August is in the summer in Lahad Datu and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

Lahad Datu weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 31°C 87.7°F
Nightly temperature 22.3°C 72.1°F
Average temperature 26.6°C 79.9°F
Daily sunshine 7.3 hrs
Avg rainfall 165 mm 6.5 ins
Rainy days 18 days
Sea temperature 29.2°C 84.6°F
Humidity 83%
Windspeed 5.8kph 4 mph

On average August is the 6th driest month of the year in Lahad Datu with around 165mm 6.5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.

August temperatures in Lahad Datu

Lahad Datu average temperature in August

August rainfall

Lahad Datu average rain in August

August hourly sunshine

Lahad Datu average rain in August

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Lahad Datu in August 2024.

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Lahad Datu weather stats

Lahad Datu weather statistics
Hottest month: May 31.2°C 88.2°F
Driest month: April 132mm 5.2ins
Sunniest month: April 8.1hrs
Coldest month: January 28.8°C 83.8°F
Wettest month: January 283mm 11.1ins
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