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Ranau Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

Broken Cloud Under the Moon

Changeable skies expected — a day for both sun hat and coat.

Warmest Saturday at 24° · coldest night tonight at 18°

The short of it: Ranau weather on Monday, 9 November 2026: local time, 18 °C (64 °F) with partly cloudy skies, feeling like 19 °C (66 °F). Today’s high 22 °C (72 °F), low 18 °C (64 °F). Chance of rain 60% in the next 24 hours, about 4.4 mm (0.17 in). Warnings in force: thunder & hail. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 02:15 local time.

RANAU, Monday. — Folk about town may expect thunderstorms today, the mercury reaching near 22° and falling to 18° after dark. A raw day by local measure — 6° below the November average of 28°. Winds are light from the E, gusting to 24 km/h, and the glass is rising, a sign of settled weather.

Of the 7 days ahead, Saturday looks the finest at near 24°, while tonight will be the coldest at 18°. Rain or snow is due on 6 of them, some 36 mm in all. Nights run 3° colder than the November norm of 20°.

For travellers weighing a journey, the Almanac shows a typical November in Ranau brings highs near 28°, lows of 20° and about 194 mm of rain over the month. May is the warmest month here at 29°, February the coldest at 20°, and December the wettest with 220 mm. The best months to ride in are January and February.

Daylight holds steady at 11 h 52 min. The station stands 1,811 m above the sea; nights in high country cool fast once the sun is down.

The Hours to Come

Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneath
The hour-by-hour ledger
HourSkyTempFeelsWindRain
NowOvercast18°19°6 km/h–
3 AMPartly cloudy18°19°6 km/h–
4 AMPartly cloudy18°19°6 km/h–
5 AMPartly cloudy18°19°5 km/h–
6 AMPartly cloudy18°19°5 km/h–
7 AMPartly cloudy18°20°5 km/h–
8 AMOvercast20°21°7 km/h–
9 AMOvercast20°22°8 km/h–
10 AMOvercast21°23°7 km/h0.1 mm
11 AMLight showers22°23°8 km/h0.3 mm
12 PMLight showers22°24°7 km/h0.7 mm
1 PMThunderstorm22°24°7 km/h0.9 mm
2 PMLight showers22°24°6 km/h1.1 mm
3 PMLight showers21°24°5 km/h1.1 mm
4 PMOvercast21°23°6 km/h0.2 mm
5 PMOvercast21°22°6 km/h–
6 PMOvercast20°22°5 km/h–
7 PMOvercast19°21°4 km/h–
8 PMFog19°21°4 km/h–
9 PMFog18°21°4 km/h–
10 PMFog18°21°3 km/h–
11 PMFog18°20°3 km/h–
12 AMFog18°20°2 km/h–
1 AMFog18°20°3 km/h–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 9): thunderstorm, high 22°, low 18°, 4.4 mm of rain, gusts to 37 km/h. Sun up 6:01 AM, down 5:53 PM. Lightning and thunder expected — stay indoors and away from open ground.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRainGustsDaylight
Today18°22°4.4 mm37 km/h11 h 52 min
Tuesday18°22°5.5 mm22 km/h11 h 52 min
Wednesday18°23°9.7 mm27 km/h11 h 52 min
Thursday18°23°13 mm31 km/h11 h 52 min
Friday18°24°1.8 mm31 km/h11 h 51 min
Saturday19°24°1.5 mm24 km/h11 h 51 min
Sunday19°24°0.3 mm26 km/h11 h 51 min

Warmest: Saturday at 24°. Wettest: Thursday, 13 mm. Strongest gusts: today, 37 km/h.

The Almanac · Ranau Month by Month

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

November in Ranau, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
4th wettest of 12
Versus October
1° colder, 6.0 mm more rain
Versus December
1° warmer
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 51 min
Average wind
4 km/h
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
November
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Much like October: highs about 28°, nights near 20°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 194 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Ranau in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Ranau by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January27°20°208 mm6 km/h11 h 49 min✦✦✦
February27°20°152 mm8 km/h11 h 56 min✦✦✦
March28°20°160 mm7 km/h12 h 4 min✦✦✦
April29°21°156 mm5 km/h12 h 15 min✦✦
May29°21°210 mm3 km/h12 h 23 min✦✦
June29°21°193 mm4 km/h12 h 28 min✦✦✦
July29°20°150 mm4 km/h12 h 26 min✦✦✦
August29°20°144 mm4 km/h12 h 19 min✦✦✦
September29°20°157 mm4 km/h12 h 9 min✦✦✦
October29°20°188 mm5 km/h11 h 59 min✦✦✦
November28°20°194 mm4 km/h11 h 51 min✦✦✦
December28°20°220 mm5 km/h11 h 47 min✦✦✦

Reports from the Street

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Questions Readers Ask about Ranau

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Ranau today?

Right now it is 18 °C (64 °F) with partly cloudy skies; it feels like 19 °C (66 °F). Today’s high is 22 °C (72 °F) and tonight’s low 18 °C (64 °F). The chance of rain in the next 24 hours is about 60%, with 4.4 mm (0.17 in) expected.

Will it rain in Ranau this week?

Yes — rain or snow is forecast on 6 of the next 7 days, about 36 mm (1.4 in) in total. The wettest day looks to be Thursday.

Are there any weather warnings for Ranau?

Yes: thunder & hail. See Warnings & Notices for the details.

What is the warmest month in Ranau?

May, with an average high of 29 °C (85 °F). The coldest is February, when nights average 20 °C (68 °F). The wettest month is December, with 220 mm (8.7 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Ranau?

January and February. January brings highs near 27 °C (81 °F) and about 208 mm (8.2 in) of rain; February highs near 27 °C (81 °F) and 152 mm (6.0 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Ranau?

Hardly ever — even the coldest month averages 20 °C (68 °F) at night, so lasting snow is rare.

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Kampung KundassangSabah11 km WNW26°17°240 mm
TambunanSabah39 km SW28°20°190 mm
Kota BeludSabah51 km NNW32°24°216 mm
InanamSabah59 km W31°24°255 mm
DonggongonSabah62 km W31°24°252 mm
BandauSabah64 km N32°24°217 mm
Kota KinabaluSabah65 km W32°24°251 mm
PutatanSabah67 km W32°24°259 mm

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The Editor’s Remark

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