Sabah, Malaysia
Kaping
Kaping is a locality in Sabah, Malaysia, close to the sea. The climate is classified as tropical rainforest (Köppen Af), with .
Now28°C
Best timeJan–Mar
Population–
Local time07:59
6.05° N, 116.13° EElevation 11 mUTC+8 · Malaysia Time
October: high / low29° / 25°
Rain this month302mm
Sea this month30°
Best timeJan–Mar
Best: Jan–Mar. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Kaping at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:02 · 17:5811 h 56 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaning gibbous95% · Moonrise 19:52Next 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 August
Coolest month24°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthDecember
202 mm of rain
Driest monthFebruary
81 mm of rain
Warmest sea30°C
June
Monuments nearby1+
within 8.8 km
Weather in Kaping
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
28°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 4 km/h · humidity 86%
Today28 Oct32°24°4.3 mm
Thu29 Oct31°25°6.7 mm
Fri30 Oct29°24°11.7 mm
Sat31 Oct29°24°12.3 mm
Sun1 Nov28°24°13.9 mm
Mon2 Nov30°23°11.9 mm
Tue3 Nov27°24°14.4 mm
Wed4 Nov27°24°9.5 mm
Thu5 Nov28°24°10 mm
Fri6 Nov31°24°8.3 mm
When to go to Kaping
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 | 45 | 45 | 43 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 40 | 42 |
| High | 28° | 28° | 29° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 28° |
| Low | 24° | 24° | 25° | 25° | 26° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° |
| Rain (mm) | 145 | 81 | 95 | 133 | 242 | 231 | 241 | 216 | 248 | 302 | 252 | 202 |
| Wet days | 25 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 29 |
| Sea | 28° | 27° | 28° | 29° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 29° | 29° |
What's on in Kaping
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Kaping
Nature around Kaping
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Malaysia seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Kaping
Earthquakes around Kaping
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 19508magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record3within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.1Kota Belud 58 km ↑2026 · 91 km
6.1Kudat 11 km ←1951 · 113 km
6.0Kampung Kundassang 3 km ←2015 · 46 km
5.5Kota Kinabalu 57 km ↖2023 · 54 km
Towns and villages around Kaping
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Kampung Bugoh0.7 kmKampung Seragatiang0.7 kmKampung Unggan1.5 kmKampung Kabagu2 kmKampung Rampayan2.1 kmKampung Locob2.4 kmKampung Layag2.4 kmKampung Guidan2.6 kmTabor2.6 kmKampung Dambai2.7 kmKampung Kamirlan3.1 kmKampung Darau3.4 kmKampung Ladoh3.4 kmKampung Kaliangau3.5 kmKampung Tobobon3.6 kmKampung Bendolan3.6 kmMenggatal3.7 kmKampung Lokbuno3.9 kmKampung Ratu4.2 kmKampung Samcan4.3 kmKampung Melawa4.5 kmKliang5.2 kmKampung Lapasan5.2 kmKampung Kayumatang5.3 kmKampung Pulutan5.6 kmKampung Mansiang5.6 kmKampung Besabak6.4 kmInanam6.4 kmKampung Likas6.5 kmKampung Sinulihan6.7 kmKampung Karambunai6.9 kmKampung Tagun7.3 kmKampung Gayentau7.3 kmKampung Tatahan7.4 kmKampung Bikasan7.4 kmKampung Lampugo7.5 kmKampung Kokol7.7 kmKampung Timbangayer7.7 kmKampung Pamatadan7.8 kmKampung Kualat7.9 kmKampung Dambai8 kmKampung Moronun8 kmTelipok8.2 kmKampung Sukoli8.5 kmKampung Nountun8.5 kmKampung Timbang Bowet8.5 kmKampung Tampulan8.9 kmKampung Pangasan8.9 kmKampung Salut9 kmKampung Kiansam9.1 kmKampung Ratau9.1 kmKampung Timbok9.2 kmKampung Tinamun9.3 kmKampung Kiambalang9.3 kmBukit Padang9.4 kmKampung Gaya9.6 kmKampung Bantayan9.7 kmKampung Piniang9.7 kmKasuapan9.7 kmKampung Rataw9.9 kmKampung Kitabu10 kmKampung Kironggo10 kmKampung Ulu Kiansam10 kmKampung Mambai10 kmIstana10 kmSukang10 kmKampong Acheh10 kmKota Kinabalu11 kmKampung Abuni11 kmKampung Natai11 kmKampong Mengadawan11 kmKampung Sembulan12 kmKampung Bangkud12 kmKampung Talonghan13 kmKampung Tombongan13 kmKampung Tanjung Aru14 kmKampung Paring14 kmKampung Barig15 kmKampung Kalasunan15 km
Places near Kaping
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Kaping?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and March offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Kaping.
What is the hottest month in Kaping?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the coldest month in Kaping?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the rainiest month in Kaping?
December is the wettest month with about 202 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Kaping?
The sea is warmest in June at about 30°C and coolest in February at about 27°C.