Sabah, Malaysia
Lanas
Lanas 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 time15:40
5.65° N, 115.90° EElevation 7 mUTC+8 · Malaysia Time
October: high / low29° / 25°
Rain this month327mm
Sea this month30°
Best timeJan–Mar
Best: Jan–Mar. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Lanas at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:02 · 18:0011 h 57 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon99% · Moonrise 17:10Next 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 May
Coolest month24°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthDecember
210 mm of rain
Driest monthFebruary
112 mm of rain
Warmest sea30°C
June
Weather in Lanas
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 82%
Today25 Oct29°25°7.3 mm
Mon26 Oct30°25°3.7 mm
Tue27 Oct30°24°6.3 mm
Wed28 Oct30°24°8.8 mm
Thu29 Oct30°24°5 mm
Fri30 Oct30°24°7.9 mm
Sat31 Oct30°24°7.3 mm
Sun1 Nov29°24°10.8 mm
Mon2 Nov30°24°2.5 mm
Tue3 Nov30°25°6.9 mm
When to go to Lanas
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 | 41 | 35 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 39 | 41 |
| High | 28° | 28° | 29° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° |
| Low | 24° | 24° | 25° | 25° | 26° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° |
| Rain (mm) | 167 | 112 | 139 | 191 | 285 | 256 | 263 | 247 | 284 | 327 | 281 | 210 |
| 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 Lanas
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Lanas
Nature around Lanas
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Malaysia seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Lanas
Earthquakes around Lanas
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 · 141 km
6.0Kampung Kundassang 3 km ←2015 · 80 km
5.5Kota Kinabalu 57 km ↖2023 · 87 km
5.4Ranau 19 km ↘1991 · 104 km
Towns and villages around Lanas
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Kampong Java2.6 kmAndus3.7 kmGadong3.7 kmKampong Brunei3.7 kmBenoni4.1 kmLangkawit5.2 kmKampong Bumbunnat5.5 kmPangakayan5.6 kmLangsat5.8 kmKampong Batu Enam5.8 kmKuala5.8 kmKampong Batu 345.9 kmKampong Mikik6.7 kmKampong Daingin6.7 kmKampong Lansat7.4 kmKalanahan7.4 kmKampong Kinandukan7.6 kmMandahan7.6 kmKampong Batu 357.6 kmKampong Kapinan7.8 kmKampong Kapimpinan7.8 kmKampong Butuan7.8 kmKampong Sogovon8.3 kmLaputong9.2 kmKampong Rampazan9.2 kmKampong Padawan Kechil9.2 kmKampong Kinuta9.2 kmLimbahau9.3 kmKampong Kuala9.3 kmKampong Lengan9.4 kmKampong Takis9.4 kmKampong Sungai Padang9.4 kmKampong Laut9.4 kmKampong Brundung9.4 kmKampong Kouai9.9 kmPapar10 kmBuang Sayan10 kmKampong Buang Sayang10 kmBasanan10 kmKampong Padawan Besar11 kmBaun11 kmKampong Ulu Kimanis11 kmPangalat Kechil12 kmKampong Paluan12 kmKampong Puluan12 kmSempangan Kanan12 kmKampong Tarrap12 kmKampong Padang12 kmKampung Manggis13 kmSempangan Kiri13 kmKampong Ulu13 kmKampong Tangah13 kmKampung Kayau14 kmKampong Pangalat Besar14 kmBongawan14 kmKampong Siladan14 kmKampong Laut14 kmKampong Tuang15 kmKampong Gambau15 kmKampong Melinsun15 kmKampong Tidiksian15 kmKampong Tamping15 km
Places near Lanas
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Lanas?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and March offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Lanas.
What is the hottest month in Lanas?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 26°C.
What is the coldest month in Lanas?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the rainiest month in Lanas?
December is the wettest month with about 210 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Lanas?
The sea is warmest in June at about 30°C and coolest in February at about 28°C.