Lahad Datu Weather in December
What's the weather like in Lahad Datu (Sabah) in December 2025?
The climate in Lahad Datu during December can be summarized as hot, humid and very wet.
December is in the winter in Lahad Datu and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 29.4°C 84.9°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 22.8°C 73°F |
| Average temperature | 26.1°C 79°F |
| Daily sunshine | 5.9 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 254 mm 10 ins |
| Rainy days | 23 days |
| Sea temperature | 28.7°C 83.6°F |
| Humidity | 85% |
| Windspeed | 6.8kph 4 mph |
On average December is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Lahad Datu with around 254mm 10 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 23 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.
December temperatures in Lahad Datu
December rainfall
December hourly sunshine
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 December 2025.
Other monthly averages
Best places to visit in December
Lahad Datu weather stats
| 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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