Sabah, Malaysia
Putatan
Putatan is a town in Sabah, Malaysia, close to the sea. It has a population of about 78,340. The climate is classified as tropical rainforest (Köppen Af), with .
Now27°C
Best timeJan–Mar
Population78,340
Local time03:42
5.93° N, 116.06° EElevation 6 mUTC+8 · Malaysia Time
October: high / low29° / 25°
Rain this month309mm
Sea this month30°
Best timeJan–Mar
Best: Jan–Mar. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Putatan at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:02 · 18:0011 h 58 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous87% · Moonrise 15:41Next 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 June
Coolest month25°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthDecember
194 mm of rain
Driest monthFebruary
85 mm of rain
Warmest sea30°C
June
Monuments nearby1+
within 7.2 km
Weather in Putatan
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
27°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 6 km/h · humidity 84%
Today23 Oct29°27°10.1 mm
Sat24 Oct28°27°32.8 mm
Sun25 Oct28°26°16.1 mm
Mon26 Oct29°26°10.4 mm
Tue27 Oct29°26°8.3 mm
Wed28 Oct29°27°6.9 mm
Thu29 Oct29°27°4.4 mm
Fri30 Oct29°27°5.4 mm
Sat31 Oct29°27°4 mm
Sun1 Nov30°27°4.9 mm
When to go to Putatan
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 | 45 | 46 | 46 | 44 | 37 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 37 | 40 | 43 |
| High | 28° | 28° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 30° | 29° | 30° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 28° |
| Low | 25° | 24° | 25° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° |
| Rain (mm) | 141 | 85 | 104 | 146 | 249 | 239 | 248 | 227 | 257 | 309 | 258 | 194 |
| Wet days | 25 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 29 |
| Sea | 28° | 27° | 28° | 29° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 29° | 29° |
What's on in Putatan
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Putatan
7.2 km
Kota Kinabalu WetlandBuilt 1986Museum2.9 km
Tun Datu Mustapha Memorial
Museum4 km
Sabah MuseumBuilt 1965More museums: Lingzhi Museum
Outdoors around Putatan
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
De Borneo Water ParkWater parks
1.1 kmSignal Hill Observatory TowerViewpoints
1.4 kmAquascape CenterTheme parks
1.8 kmSutera Harbour Golf CourseGolf courses
2.2 kmSabah Indoor Climbing CentreClimbing
2.2 kmLok Kawi Wildlife ParkZoos
2.7 kmScuba JunkieDive site
6.9 kmDiverse Borneo Sdn. Bhd.Dive site
6.9 kmDiverse Borneo Sdn. Bhd.Dive site
7.4 kmNature around Putatan
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Malaysia seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Putatan
Earthquakes around Putatan
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 · 106 km
6.1Kudat 11 km ←1951 · 129 km
6.0Kampung Kundassang 3 km ←2015 · 54 km
5.5Kota Kinabalu 57 km ↖2023 · 62 km
Tropical storms · Putatan
Universities and research institutes
INTI College SabahUniversity or college · founded 1996
Towns and villages around Putatan
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Kampung Ganang1 kmKampung Kapayan1.5 kmKampung Kobusak2.4 kmKampung Nosob2.5 kmKampung Tangihan2.7 kmKampung Kodundungan2.8 kmKampung Bahang2.9 kmKampung Trawi3.3 kmKampung Guunsing3.6 kmLungab3.8 kmKampong Patagas Kapayan3.8 kmKampung Kapazan Mahandoi3.8 kmKampung Nasob4 kmKampung Puluduk4 kmKampung Novunsu4.5 kmKampung Kurai4.6 kmDonggongon4.9 kmKampung Kuda5.4 kmKampung Tagad5.4 kmKampung Dungkahang5.6 kmKasigui5.7 kmPenampang5.7 kmKampung Nambazan5.8 kmKg Ramayah5.8 kmKampung Nampasan6 kmKampung Kibabalg6 kmKampung Tanaki6.1 kmKampung Tuavon6.3 kmKolamail Bekal6.4 kmKampung Ramaya6.6 kmKampung Limbanak6.7 kmKampung MInintod6.9 kmKampung Kondis7 kmKampung Kituau7.2 kmKampung Pinapi7.6 kmKampung Inobong8 kmKampung Sugud8.1 kmKampung Mahang8.4 kmKampung Tindai8.6 kmKampung Kohopis8.8 kmMaang8.8 kmKampung Tindai8.9 kmKampung Putaton8.9 kmKampung Tampasak9.2 kmKampung Pagunan9.5 kmKampung Pogunon9.5 kmKampung Bundo10 kmKampung Kebambangan10 kmKampung Madziang11 kmKampung Kipovo12 kmKampong Kipoyo12 kmKampung Himpangno Ulu13 kmKampung Natarun14 kmKampung Babagon14 kmKampung Tampasak15 kmKampung Kintok15 km
Putatan from above
Around Putatan31 places to see, do and reach nearby
Tunku Abdul Rahman National ParkNature8.1 kmGaya IslandNature11 kmPulau ManukanNature8.1 kmSulug IslandNature8.3 kmMamutik islandNature6.9 kmTanjung Aru BeachNature2.9 kmGrieve ReefNature8.3 kmMount AlabMountain36 kmMount WakidMountain36 kmBukit SungoiMountain39 kmBukit TerianMountain21 kmBukit SuvaangMountain31 kmScuba JunkieDive site6.9 kmDiverse Borneo Sdn. Bhd.Dive site6.9 kmDiverse Borneo Sdn. Bhd.Dive site7.4 kmKota Kinabalu WetlandMonument7.2 kmTun Datu Mustapha MemorialMuseum2.9 kmSabah MuseumMuseum4.0 kmSabah Islamic Civilisation MuseumMuseum4.4 kmPogunon Community MuseumMuseum9.4 kmSembulanStation3.8 kmPutatanStation3.8 kmKinarutStation12 kmPublic boat to island villages 3 rmFerry port6.6 kmWater Taxi and Boat TransportFerry port6.6 kmKota KinabaluPlace5.6 kmDonggongonPlace4.9 kmKinarutPlace12 kmInanamPlace11 kmPetagasPlace2.0 kmPenampangPlace5.7 km
Getting to Putatan
Kota Kinabalu International AirportBKI
1.5 kmLabuan AirportLBU
114 kmBrunei International AirportBWN
166 kmSembulanRailway station
3.8 kmPutatanRailway station
3.8 kmKinarutRailway station
12 kmPublic boat to island villages 3 rmFerry port
6.6 kmWater Taxi and Boat TransportFerry port
6.6 kmPlaces near Putatan
Places with a climate like Putatan
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Putatan?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and March offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Putatan.
What is the hottest month in Putatan?
June is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 26°C.
What is the coldest month in Putatan?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the rainiest month in Putatan?
December is the wettest month with about 194 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Putatan?
The sea is warmest in June at about 30°C and coolest in February at about 27°C.