Lahad Datu Weather in May

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

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

May is in the spring in Lahad Datu and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (89°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

Lahad Datu weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 31.4°C 88.5°F
Nightly temperature 22.8°C 73°F
Average temperature 27.1°C 80.8°F
Daily sunshine 7.9 hrs
Avg rainfall 169 mm 6.7 ins
Rainy days 15 days
Sea temperature 29.5°C 85.2°F
Humidity 83%
Windspeed 6.1kph 4 mph

On average May is the 6th wettest month of the year in Lahad Datu with around 169mm 6.7 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Lahad Datu

Lahad Datu average temperature in May

May rainfall

Lahad Datu average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Lahad Datu average rain in May

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 May 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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