The climate in Lahad Datu during January can be summarized as hot, humid and very wet.
January is in the winter in Lahad Datu and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 29°C 84.1°F |
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Nightly temperature | 22.9°C 73.1°F |
Average temperature | 25.9°C 78.6°F |
Daily sunshine | 5.7 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 283 mm 11.1 ins |
Rainy days | 23 days |
Sea temperature | 28.1°C 82.5°F |
Humidity | 85% |
Windspeed | 7.9kph 5 mph |
On average January is the wettest month of the year in Lahad Datu with around 283mm 11.1 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 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.
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 January 2025.
Best places to visit in January
Hottest month: | May | 31.2°C 88.2°F |
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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 |