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Semporna Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

Grey Sky Settles Over the Town

Cloud lies thick and low. The light is dim and the air is still.

Warmest Wednesday at 31° · coldest night Friday at 26°

The short of it: Semporna weather on Thursday, 12 November 2026: local time, 27 °C (80 °F) with an overcast sky, feeling like 33 °C (91 °F). Today’s high 29 °C (85 °F), low 26 °C (79 °F). Chance of rain 75% in the next 24 hours, about 5.7 mm (0.22 in). Warnings in force: tropical night, moderate risk of thunder. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 01:30 local time.

SEMPORNA, Thursday. — Those stepping out in Semporna this morning will find passing showers; the afternoon should top out near 29°, the night near 26°. A raw day by local measure — 2° below the November average of 32°. Barely a breath of wind stirs from the NNW, gusting to 2 km/h, and the glass holds steady.

Looking over the next 7 days, our correspondent reckons Wednesday the pick at about 31°, while Friday night will be the coldest at 26°. Rain or snow is due on 7 of them, some 57 mm in all. Nights run 3° milder than the November norm of 24°.

For travellers weighing a journey, the Almanac shows a typical November in Semporna brings highs near 32°, lows of 24° and about 186 mm of rain over the month. May is the warmest month here at 32°, January the coldest at 23°, and December the wettest with 200 mm. The best months to ride in are January and February.

Daylight holds steady at 11 h 56 min. The station stands 52 m above the sea.

The Hours to Come

Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneath
The hour-by-hour ledger
HourSkyTempFeelsWindRain
NowOvercast27°33°2 km/h–
2 AMOvercast26°33°2 km/h0.2 mm
3 AMLight showers26°33°2 km/h0.2 mm
4 AMOvercast26°33°2 km/h0.1 mm
5 AMOvercast26°33°2 km/h–
6 AMOvercast26°33°2 km/h–
7 AMLight showers27°33°2 km/h0.2 mm
8 AMLight showers27°34°4 km/h0.7 mm
9 AMLight showers28°34°4 km/h0.7 mm
10 AMLight showers28°34°5 km/h0.7 mm
11 AMLight showers28°34°5 km/h0.7 mm
12 PMLight showers29°35°4 km/h0.7 mm
1 PMLight showers29°35°4 km/h0.6 mm
2 PMLight showers29°35°5 km/h0.2 mm
3 PMLight showers29°35°5 km/h0.3 mm
4 PMOvercast29°34°5 km/h–
5 PMOvercast28°34°5 km/h–
6 PMOvercast28°34°4 km/h–
7 PMOvercast28°34°3 km/h–
8 PMOvercast28°34°2 km/h–
9 PMOvercast28°34°2 km/h–
10 PMOvercast28°34°1 km/h–
11 PMOvercast27°34°1 km/h0.2 mm
12 AMLight showers27°34°2 km/h0.2 mm

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 12): light showers, high 29°, low 26°, 6.4 mm of rain, gusts to 17 km/h. Sun up 5:51 AM, down 5:47 PM. Short showers cross the fields. The sun returns soon after.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRainGustsDaylight
Today26°29°6.4 mm17 km/h11 h 56 min
Friday26°30°5.5 mm17 km/h11 h 55 min
Saturday27°29°12 mm13 km/h11 h 55 min
Sunday27°30°7.2 mm12 km/h11 h 55 min
Monday27°30°11 mm15 km/h11 h 55 min
Tuesday27°31°9.9 mm10 km/h11 h 54 min
Wednesday27°31°5.1 mm13 km/h11 h 54 min

Warmest: Wednesday at 31°. Wettest: Saturday, 12 mm. Strongest gusts: Friday, 17 km/h.

The Almanac · Semporna Month by Month

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

November in Semporna, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus October
about the same, 20 mm more rain
Versus December
about the same
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 55 min
Average wind
7 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 186 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Semporna in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Semporna by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January31°23°186 mm8 km/h11 h 53 min✦✦
February31°24°116 mm9 km/h11 h 58 min✦✦
March32°24°146 mm8 km/h12 h 5 min✦✦
April32°24°138 mm6 km/h12 h 13 min✦✦
May32°24°177 mm6 km/h12 h 19 min✦✦
June32°24°175 mm6 km/h12 h 23 min✦✦
July31°23°173 mm6 km/h12 h 21 min✦✦
August32°23°168 mm7 km/h12 h 16 min✦✦
September32°24°115 mm6 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦
October32°23°166 mm6 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦
November32°24°186 mm7 km/h11 h 55 min✦✦
December31°24°200 mm6 km/h11 h 52 min✦✦

Reports from the Street

What readers in Semporna see right now · last 3 hours

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Questions Readers Ask about Semporna

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Semporna today?

Right now it is 27 °C (80 °F) with an overcast sky; it feels like 33 °C (91 °F). Today’s high is 29 °C (85 °F) and tonight’s low 26 °C (79 °F). The chance of rain in the next 24 hours is about 75%, with 5.7 mm (0.22 in) expected.

Will it rain in Semporna this week?

Yes — rain or snow is forecast on 7 of the next 7 days, about 57 mm (2.2 in) in total. The wettest day looks to be Saturday.

Are there any weather warnings for Semporna?

Yes: tropical night; moderate risk of thunder. See Warnings & Notices for the details.

What is the warmest month in Semporna?

May, with an average high of 32 °C (90 °F). The coldest is January, when nights average 23 °C (74 °F). The wettest month is December, with 200 mm (7.9 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Semporna?

January and February. January brings highs near 31 °C (88 °F) and about 186 mm (7.3 in) of rain; February highs near 31 °C (88 °F) and 116 mm (4.6 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Semporna?

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
KobangSabah10 km ESE31°24°188 mm
Kampung KunakSabah46 km WNW31°23°174 mm
Kampong IndarasabakSabah53 km WSW32°24°193 mm
Lahad DatuSabah68 km NNW32°23°174 mm
TawauSabah84 km WSW32°23°199 mm
SitangkaiAutonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao89 km ENE31°24°171 mm
LarapAutonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao93 km ENE31°24°170 mm
LigayanAutonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao97 km ENE31°24°170 mm

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