Sabah, Malaysia
Baun
Baun is a locality in Sabah, Malaysia, close to the sea. The climate is classified as tropical rainforest (Köppen Af), with .
Now27°C
Best timeJan–Mar
Population–
Local time17:40
5.73° N, 115.95° EElevation 8 mUTC+8 · Malaysia Time
October: high / low28° / 25°
Rain this month331mm
Sea this month30°
Best timeJan–Mar
Best: Jan–Mar. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Baun 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 month29°C
Average high in May
Coolest month25°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthDecember
209 mm of rain
Driest monthFebruary
107 mm of rain
Warmest sea30°C
June
Weather in Baun
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
27°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 4 km/h · humidity 95%
Today25 Oct30°26°6.6 mm
Mon26 Oct30°25°3.3 mm
Tue27 Oct30°24°5.2 mm
Wed28 Oct31°24°1.2 mm
Thu29 Oct31°25°4.7 mm
Fri30 Oct30°25°12.9 mm
Sat31 Oct26°24°17.3 mm
Sun1 Nov27°25°32.2 mm
Mon2 Nov29°24°3.3 mm
Tue3 Nov30°25°6.3 mm
When to go to Baun
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 | 46 | 48 | 48 | 44 | 36 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 43 |
| High | 28° | 28° | 28° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 28° | 28° |
| Low | 25° | 25° | 25° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° |
| Rain (mm) | 161 | 107 | 134 | 185 | 285 | 262 | 269 | 252 | 287 | 331 | 282 | 209 |
| 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 Baun
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Baun
Nature around Baun
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Malaysia seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Baun
Earthquakes around Baun
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 · 130 km
6.0Kampung Kundassang 3 km ←2015 · 71 km
5.5Kota Kinabalu 57 km ↖2023 · 79 km
5.4Ranau 19 km ↘1991 · 97 km
Towns and villages around Baun
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Papar1.8 kmBuang Sayan1.8 kmKampong Buang Sayang1.8 kmLimbahau1.9 kmKampong Puluan1.9 kmPangalat Kechil2.6 kmKampong Paluan2.6 kmKampong Takis3.7 kmKampong Sungai Padang3.7 kmKampong Laut3.7 kmKampong Brundung3.7 kmKampong Kapinan3.7 kmKampong Kapimpinan3.7 kmKampong Butuan3.7 kmKampong Pangalat Besar3.7 kmKampong Kinandukan4.1 kmLaputong4.1 kmKampong Rampazan4.1 kmKampong Padawan Kechil4.1 kmKampong Kinuta4.1 kmKampong Melinsun4.1 kmKampong Padawan Besar5.2 kmKampong Malingan5.2 kmKampong Kuala5.5 kmKampong Mikik5.6 kmKalanahan5.8 kmKampong Sogovon5.9 kmLangkawit5.9 kmPangakayan6.7 kmKampong Kouai6.7 kmBenoni6.7 kmLangsat7.4 kmKampong Batu Enam7.4 kmKampung Manggis7.5 kmAndus7.8 kmKawang8.6 kmKampung Marahang9.1 kmGopo9.2 kmKampung Kayau9.2 kmKampong Bumbunnat9.3 kmKampong Lansat9.4 kmKampung Tenaki Kawang9.7 kmPeranggi10 kmTinindot11 kmKampung Kogopon11 kmKampung Obal11 kmLanas11 kmKuala11 kmKambijaan12 kmKampong Lengan12 kmKampong Java12 kmKampung Mouk13 kmKampung Kelapa13 kmKampung Mandalipau13 kmKampung Sambai14 kmKampung Laut14 kmKampung Punsan14 kmGadong14 kmKampong Brunei14 kmKapakuan14 kmKampung Karang14 kmKinarut15 kmKampung Baharu15 kmKampung Kihi15 kmKampong Daingin15 kmKampung Sunag15 km
Places near Baun
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Baun?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and March offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Baun.
What is the hottest month in Baun?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 26°C.
What is the coldest month in Baun?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the rainiest month in Baun?
December is the wettest month with about 209 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Baun?
The sea is warmest in June at about 30°C and coolest in February at about 28°C.