Sabah, Malaysia
Papar
Papar is a small town in Sabah, Malaysia, close to the sea. It has a population of about 19,278. The climate is classified as tropical rainforest (Köppen Af), with .
Now27°C
Best timeJan–Mar
Population19,278
Local time20:30
5.73° N, 115.93° EElevation 6 mUTC+8 · Malaysia Time
October: high / low28° / 25°
Rain this month330mm
Sea this month30°
Best timeJan–Mar
Best: Jan–Mar. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Papar at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:02 · 17:5911 h 57 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon100% · Moonrise 18:53Next 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 June
Coolest month25°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthDecember
207 mm of rain
Driest monthFebruary
106 mm of rain
Warmest sea30°C
June
Weather in Papar
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
27°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 5 km/h · humidity 93%
Today26 Oct31°24°3.9 mm
Tue27 Oct30°25°4.4 mm
Wed28 Oct30°25°3.2 mm
Thu29 Oct31°25°6.1 mm
Fri30 Oct30°24°7 mm
Sat31 Oct29°25°4.8 mm
Sun1 Nov29°24°29.2 mm
Mon2 Nov30°24°1.4 mm
Tue3 Nov30°25°6.6 mm
Wed4 Nov29°25°4.4 mm
When to go to Papar
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 | 37 | 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) | 160 | 106 | 132 | 182 | 280 | 260 | 267 | 250 | 286 | 330 | 281 | 207 |
| 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 Papar
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Papar
Nature around Papar
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Malaysia seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Papar
Earthquakes around Papar
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 · 131 km
6.0Kampung Kundassang 3 km ←2015 · 73 km
5.5Kota Kinabalu 57 km ↖2023 · 78 km
5.4Ranau 19 km ↘1991 · 99 km
Tropical storms · Papar
Towns and villages around Papar
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Buang Sayan0 kmKampong Buang Sayang0 kmKampong Takis1.8 kmKampong Sungai Padang1.8 kmKampong Laut1.8 kmKampong Brundung1.8 kmBaun1.8 kmPangalat Kechil1.9 kmKampong Paluan1.9 kmKampong Kinandukan2.6 kmLimbahau2.6 kmKampong Puluan2.6 kmKampong Kuala3.7 kmKalanahan4.1 kmKampong Kapinan4.1 kmKampong Kapimpinan4.1 kmKampong Butuan4.1 kmKampong Pangalat Besar4.1 kmPangakayan5.2 kmLaputong5.2 kmKampong Rampazan5.2 kmKampong Padawan Kechil5.2 kmKampong Kinuta5.2 kmKampong Melinsun5.2 kmLangkawit5.6 kmBenoni5.9 kmKampong Mikik5.9 kmKampong Padawan Besar6.7 kmKampong Malingan6.7 kmAndus6.7 kmKampong Sogovon6.7 kmLangsat7.6 kmKampong Batu Enam7.6 kmKampong Kouai7.8 kmKampung Manggis9.1 kmKampong Bumbunnat9.4 kmLanas10 kmKampong Lansat10 kmKawang10 kmKampung Kayau11 kmKampung Marahang11 kmGopo11 kmKampong Java11 kmKuala11 kmKampung Tenaki Kawang11 kmPeranggi12 kmTinindot12 kmKampung Obal12 kmKampong Lengan12 kmKampung Kogopon13 kmKambijaan13 kmGadong13 kmKampong Brunei13 kmKampung Mouk14 kmKampung Kelapa14 kmKampong Daingin15 kmKampung Sambai15 km
Papar from above
Around Papar14 places to see, do and reach nearby
Papar RiverNature3.5 kmCrocker Range National ParkNature24 kmEverett ReefNature15 kmBukit TerianMountain34 kmKinarut MansionMuseum11 kmPaparStation0.1 kmKawangStation10 kmKimanisStation14 kmKinarutPlace16 kmBongawanPlace24 kmPetagasPlace24 kmLok KawiPlace18 kmKota KinabaluPlace31 kmPutatanPlace26 km
Getting to Papar
Kota Kinabalu International AirportBKI
26 kmLabuan AirportLBU
90 kmBrunei International AirportBWN
142 kmPaparRailway station
0.1 kmKawangRailway station
10 kmKimanisRailway station
14 kmPlaces near Papar
Places with a climate like Papar
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Papar?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and March offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Papar.
What is the hottest month in Papar?
June is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 26°C.
What is the coldest month in Papar?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the rainiest month in Papar?
December is the wettest month with about 207 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Papar?
The sea is warmest in June at about 30°C and coolest in February at about 28°C.