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Lahad Datu Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

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Short showers cross the fields. The sun returns soon after.

Warmest Tuesday at 32° · coldest night tonight at 25°

The short of it: Lahad Datu weather on Wednesday, 11 November 2026: local time, 27 °C (81 °F) with passing showers, feeling like 33 °C (92 °F). Today’s high 30 °C (87 °F), low 25 °C (77 °F). Chance of rain 75% in the next 24 hours, about 7.2 mm (0.28 in). Warnings in force: thunderstorms expected. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 19:30 local time.

LAHAD DATU, Wednesday. — Thunderstorms are the word from the Lahad Datu station, with a high of 30° and a low of 25°. Old hands will call it a proper November day: the thirty-year average for Lahad Datu is 32°. Barely a breath of wind stirs from the SE, gusting to 11 km/h, and the glass holds steady.

Looking over the next 7 days, our correspondent reckons Tuesday the pick at about 32°, while tonight will be the coldest at 25°. Rain or snow is due on 6 of them, some 24 mm in all. No frost is in sight.

For travellers weighing a journey, the Almanac shows a typical November in Lahad Datu brings highs near 32°, lows of 23° and about 174 mm of rain over the month. May is the warmest month here at 32°, February the coldest at 23°, and January the wettest with 244 mm. The best months to ride in are January and February.

Daylight holds steady at 11 h 54 min. The station stands 38 m above the sea.

The Hours to Come

Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneath
The hour-by-hour ledger
HourSkyTempFeelsWindRain
NowLight showers28°33°5 km/h0.2 mm
8 PMLight showers27°33°3 km/h0.4 mm
9 PMLight showers27°33°2 km/h0.2 mm
10 PMThunderstorm27°33°2 km/h1.0 mm
11 PMThunderstorm27°33°2 km/h1.0 mm
12 AMLight showers27°33°2 km/h0.8 mm
1 AMOvercast27°33°2 km/h0.1 mm
2 AMOvercast26°33°1 km/h–
3 AMOvercast26°33°1 km/h–
4 AMPartly cloudy26°32°2 km/h–
5 AMPartly cloudy26°32°2 km/h–
6 AMFog26°32°2 km/h–
7 AMPartly cloudy26°33°3 km/h–
8 AMOvercast27°34°3 km/h0.1 mm
9 AMLight showers28°35°1 km/h0.5 mm
10 AMPartly cloudy29°35°3 km/h0.1 mm
11 AMLight showers30°36°4 km/h0.3 mm
12 PMThunderstorm30°35°5 km/h1.1 mm
1 PMLight showers30°35°6 km/h0.8 mm
2 PMOvercast30°35°6 km/h0.1 mm
3 PMLight showers29°35°7 km/h0.2 mm
4 PMLight showers29°34°6 km/h0.3 mm
5 PMOvercast29°34°5 km/h–
6 PMOvercast28°34°3 km/h–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 11): thunderstorm, high 30°, low 25°, 2.8 mm of rain, gusts to 16 km/h. Sun up 5:53 AM, down 5:47 PM. Lightning and thunder expected — stay indoors and away from open ground.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRainGustsDaylight
Today25°30°2.8 mm16 km/h11 h 54 min
Thursday26°30°4.4 mm18 km/h11 h 54 min
Friday26°31°3.0 mm17 km/h11 h 54 min
Saturday26°30°3.8 mm15 km/h11 h 54 min
Sunday26°31°0.3 mm13 km/h11 h 53 min
Monday26°31°1.5 mm15 km/h11 h 53 min
Tuesday26°32°8.4 mm15 km/h11 h 54 min

Warmest: Tuesday at 32°. Wettest: Tuesday, 8.4 mm. Strongest gusts: Thursday, 18 km/h.

The Almanac · Lahad Datu Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low

November in Lahad Datu, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus October
about the same, 15 mm more rain
Versus December
1° warmer
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 53 min
Average wind
6 km/h
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
November
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Days run hot, near 32° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 174 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Lahad Datu in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Lahad Datu by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January30°23°244 mm7 km/h11 h 52 min✦✦
February31°23°195 mm7 km/h11 h 57 min✦✦
March31°23°176 mm7 km/h12 h 5 min✦✦
April32°24°139 mm6 km/h12 h 13 min✦✦
May32°24°132 mm6 km/h12 h 21 min✦✦
June32°24°126 mm6 km/h12 h 25 min✦✦
July32°23°126 mm6 km/h12 h 23 min✦✦
August32°23°149 mm7 km/h12 h 17 min✦✦
September32°23°132 mm6 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦
October32°23°159 mm6 km/h12 h 0 min✦✦
November32°23°174 mm6 km/h11 h 53 min✦✦
December31°24°244 mm7 km/h11 h 50 min✦✦

Reports from the Street

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Questions Readers Ask about Lahad Datu

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Lahad Datu today?

Right now it is 27 °C (81 °F) with passing showers; it feels like 33 °C (92 °F). Today’s high is 30 °C (87 °F) and tonight’s low 25 °C (77 °F). The chance of rain in the next 24 hours is about 75%, with 7.2 mm (0.28 in) expected.

Will it rain in Lahad Datu this week?

Yes — rain or snow is forecast on 6 of the next 7 days, about 24 mm (0.95 in) in total. The wettest day looks to be Tuesday.

Are there any weather warnings for Lahad Datu?

Yes: thunderstorms expected. See Warnings & Notices for the details.

What is the warmest month in Lahad Datu?

May, with an average high of 32 °C (90 °F). The coldest is February, when nights average 23 °C (74 °F). The wettest month is January, with 244 mm (9.6 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Lahad Datu?

January and February. January brings highs near 30 °C (87 °F) and about 244 mm (9.6 in) of rain; February highs near 31 °C (87 °F) and 195 mm (7.7 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Lahad Datu?

Hardly ever — even the coldest month averages 23 °C (74 °F) at night, so lasting snow is rare.

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Kampung KunakSabah39 km SSW31°23°174 mm
SempornaSabah68 km SSE32°24°186 mm
KobangSabah76 km SSE31°24°188 mm
KinabatanganSabah82 km NW31°23°245 mm
Kampong IndarasabakSabah82 km SSW32°24°193 mm
SandakanSabah94 km NNW31°24°249 mm
TawauSabah99 km SSW32°23°199 mm
Taman RajawaliSabah102 km NNW31°24°255 mm

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