Sabah, Malaysia
Basanan
Basanan is a locality in Sabah, Malaysia, close to the sea. The climate is classified as tropical rainforest (Köppen Af), with .
Now25°C
Best timeJan–Mar
Population–
Local time17:28
5.58° N, 115.97° EElevation 25 mUTC+8 · Malaysia Time
Postal codes89607–89609October: high / low29° / 24°
Rain this month373mm
Sea this month30°
Best timeJan–Mar
Best: Jan–Mar. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Basanan at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:02 · 17:5911 h 57 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon99% · Moonrise 17:59Next holiday8 NovemberDiwaliNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJan–Mar
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month30°C
Average high in April
Coolest month23°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthDecember
242 mm of rain
Driest monthFebruary
136 mm of rain
Warmest sea30°C
June
Weather in Basanan
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
25°C
Today hour by hourRain · wind 3 km/h · humidity 99%
Today25 Oct26°24°12.5 mm
Mon26 Oct29°24°4 mm
Tue27 Oct29°24°10.7 mm
Wed28 Oct30°24°3 mm
Thu29 Oct31°24°4.5 mm
Fri30 Oct28°23°13.4 mm
Sat31 Oct25°23°8.5 mm
Sun1 Nov25°23°15 mm
Mon2 Nov29°23°4.7 mm
Tue3 Nov29°24°5.3 mm
When to go to Basanan
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 44 | 44 | 43 | 40 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 35 | 37 | 39 | 41 |
| High | 28° | 29° | 29° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 29° | 30° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 28° |
| Low | 23° | 23° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 23° |
| Rain (mm) | 198 | 136 | 169 | 228 | 333 | 290 | 297 | 280 | 324 | 373 | 321 | 242 |
| Wet days | 25 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 29 |
| Sea | 28° | 28° | 28° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 29° | 29° |
What's on in Basanan
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Basanan
Nature around Basanan
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Malaysia seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Basanan
Earthquakes around Basanan
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 19507magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record3within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.1Kota Belud 58 km ↑2026 · 146 km
6.0Kampung Kundassang 3 km ←2015 · 78 km
5.5Kota Kinabalu 57 km ↖2023 · 95 km
5.4Ranau 19 km ↘1991 · 99 km
Towns and villages around Basanan
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Kampong Ulu Kimanis2.6 kmSempangan Kiri3.7 kmKampong Daingin4.1 kmSempangan Kanan4.1 kmKampong Lengan5.9 kmKuala5.9 kmKampong Lansat7.4 kmKampong Sungai Dammit7.6 kmSumbiling7.6 kmKampong Bumbunnat7.6 kmKampong Java7.8 kmGadong8.3 kmKampong Brunei8.3 kmKampong Lipusu8.3 kmMandahan9.2 kmKampong Batu 359.2 kmKampong Tidiksian9.3 kmKampong Batu 349.4 kmLangsat9.4 kmKampong Batu Enam9.4 kmKampong Ambutan10 kmKampong Tuang10 kmKampong Gambau10 kmLanas10 kmKampong Sogovon11 kmKampong Kouai11 kmKampong Mikik11 kmLangkawit12 kmKampong Tamping12 kmPus12 kmGading12 kmKampong Ulu12 kmKampong Tangah12 kmBenoni12 kmLaputong13 kmKampong Rampazan13 kmKampong Padawan Kechil13 kmKampong Kinuta13 kmKampong Bongdang13 kmKampong Padawan Besar13 kmKampong Kapinan13 kmKampong Kapimpinan13 kmKampong Butuan13 kmKampung Manggis13 kmKampung Kayau13 kmKampong Paminan13 kmKadangan13 kmAndus13 kmKampong Tarrap13 kmKampong Padang13 kmKampung Obal13 kmBongawan14 kmKampong Siladan14 kmKampong Laut14 kmPangakayan15 kmLimbahau15 km
Postal codes
89607–89609
Places near Basanan
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Basanan?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and March offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Basanan.
What is the hottest month in Basanan?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the coldest month in Basanan?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 23°C.
What is the rainiest month in Basanan?
December is the wettest month with about 242 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Basanan?
The sea is warmest in June at about 30°C and coolest in February at about 28°C.
What is the postal code of Basanan?
Basanan has 3 postal codes: 89607–89609.