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Sipadan Island

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Sipadan Island

Sabah, Malaysia
Best timeApr–Sep
Set inSabah, Malaysia
In season~84°F high
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Climate

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2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0).

ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

75–91°F
Nearest airportTWU
CurrencyMYR
LanguageMalay
TimezoneUTC+08:00
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Map showing the location of Sipadan Island
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Historical monthly weather

Sweet spotPeak Feb–Apr. Go in May for similar weather.

Sunny share of daylightApr · 40%
WarmestMar · 91°F
WettestJun
Best windowApr–Sep
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Bar height is the typical daytime high; color shows sunny share of daylight. The shaded months are the ideal window to go.
Weather data & source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

A pinnacle rising from 600m: turtle-thick walls and barracuda tornadoes.

Best time to visit

Aim for Apr–Sep, the 6 months that line up best.

Pairs well with

Mount Kinabalu
197 mi away

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Sipadan Island?

The best time to visit Sipadan Island is April–September, in Sabah, Malaysia.

Where is Sipadan Island?

Sipadan Island is in Sabah, Malaysia. The nearest major airport is TWU.

What is Sipadan Island known for?

A pinnacle rising from 600m: turtle-thick walls and barracuda tornadoes.

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