When is the best time to go to Lahad Datu?

When is the best time to go to Lahad Datu? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The best months in Lahad Datu are January, February, March, April, May, July, August, September, October, November and December
  • On average, it is hot all year round
  • The rainiest months are January, May, June, July, August, September and October
  • The sea temperature is suitable for swimming all year round


Annual weather in Lahad Datu

For full information about the climate and weather in Lahad Datu a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

January 77°F/86°F
11.3in
February 77°F/88°F
7.7in
March 79°F/90°F
9.9in
April 81°F/90°F
10.6in
May 81°F/90°F
13.1in
June 81°F/90°F
12.9in
July 79°F/88°F
12in
August 81°F/90°F
12.8in
September 81°F/90°F
11.7in
October 81°F/90°F
13.3in
November 81°F/90°F
10.5in
December 79°F/88°F
10.4in


Weather and climate in Lahad Datu

Lahad Datu enjoys an equatorial (or tropical rainforest) climate in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Lahad Datu is 90°F (ranging from 86°F in january to 90°F in may). Annual rainfall is 135.9in, with a minimum of 7.7in in february and a maximum of 13.3in in october.
  • From january to may the climate is passable, but still OK. The temperature rises to 90°F and, in may, 20 days of rain are expected.
  • In the month of june the climate is the worst possible. The temperature rises to 90°F and it rains about 12.9in each month.
  • Between july and september the climate is just OK. At lunchtime, it's 88°F in average.
  • Between october and november the climate is the worst possible. In average, on the morning it is 81°F and it rains in november about 10.5in.
  • In december the climate is correct. At lunchtime, it's 88°F in average and you can expect to have 10.4in of rainfall/month during this period.


Charts: temperature and rainfall in Lahad Datu

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Lahad Datu: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, sea temperature, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Sea temperature

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Lahad Datu

Find out when Lahad Datu has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Lahad Datu

  • Very low season in Lahad Datu
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: January, February, March, May, June and September.
  • Low season in Lahad Datu
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: April.
  • High season in Lahad Datu
    The number of visitors to Lahad Datu is high in: November and December.
  • Peak season in Lahad Datu
    The largest number of tourists visiting Lahad Datu is during: July, August and October.

Figure: Visitor index for Lahad Datu month by month



Best time for low prices in Lahad Datu

Average prices of hotels in Lahad Datu month by month

Generally, June is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Lahad Datu. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, February is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

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Average price of hiring a car in Lahad Datu

On average, it costs $ 45 per day to hire a car in Lahad Datu. This price varies by $ 4.3 depending on the month. In may, hiring a car costs an average of $ 42 per 24 hours, so this is the best time to save money! In contrast, the average price in february is $ 46.

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