Lahad Datu Weather in December

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

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.

Lahad Datu weather averages (imperial / metric)
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

Lahad Datu average temperature in December

December rainfall

Lahad Datu average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Lahad Datu average rain in December

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 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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