Sabah, Malaysia
Ranau
Ranau is a small town in Sabah, Malaysia, 570 m above sea level. It has a population of about 19,294. The climate is classified as tropical rainforest (Köppen Af), with .
Now23°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Population19,294
Local time00:15
5.95° N, 116.66° EElevation 570 mUTC+8 · Malaysia Time
Postal codes89300, 89307–89309October: high / low29° / 20°
Rain this month287mm
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Best: Jan–Feb · Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Ranau at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:00 · 17:5711 h 58 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous86% · Moonrise 15:38Next holiday8 NovemberDiwaliNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJan–Feb · Dec
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month30°C
Average high in April
Coolest month20°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthDecember
297 mm of rain
Driest monthApril
148 mm of rain
Monuments nearby2+
1 of them World Heritage
Weather in Ranau
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
23°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 1 km/h · humidity 100%
Today23 Oct26°22°9.3 mm
Sat24 Oct26°21°16.4 mm
Sun25 Oct26°22°9 mm
Mon26 Oct28°22°5.9 mm
Tue27 Oct27°21°10.8 mm
Wed28 Oct26°21°6.8 mm
Thu29 Oct30°22°2.5 mm
Fri30 Oct28°22°1.5 mm
Sat31 Oct28°22°3.4 mm
When to go to Ranau
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 | 44 | 43 | 40 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 38 | 41 | 44 |
| High | 27° | 28° | 29° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 29° | 30° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 27° |
| Low | 20° | 20° | 20° | 21° | 21° | 20° | 20° | 20° | 20° | 20° | 20° | 20° |
| Rain (mm) | 270 | 157 | 156 | 148 | 243 | 236 | 232 | 220 | 242 | 287 | 244 | 297 |
| Wet days | 27 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 30 |
What's on in Ranau
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Ranau
Outdoors around Ranau
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Ranau Golf ClubGolf courses
1.7 kmAki-Aki PlatformViewpoints
2.8 kmMaragang HillCamp sites · 2,232 m
6.5 kmLanganan Riverside CampgroundCamp sites
12 kmNature around Ranau
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Malaysia seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Ranau
Earthquakes around Ranau
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days1magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 195012magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record3within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.1Kota Belud 58 km ↑2026 · 108 km
6.1Kudat 11 km ←1951 · 103 km
6.0Kampung Kundassang 3 km ←2015 · 14 km
5.5Kota Kinabalu 57 km ↖2023 · 106 km
Tropical storms · Ranau
Towns and villages around Ranau
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Kampung Palima0.7 kmKampung Pakai Satu1 kmKampung Aka1 kmKampung Kituntul1.3 kmKampung Rapak1.4 kmKampung Pakai Dua1.9 kmKampung Sinarut2 kmKampung Sumaang2.1 kmKampung Badukan2.2 kmKampung Marakau2.6 kmKampung Kilimu2.8 kmKampung Kigiok2.8 kmKampung Kinapulidan3.3 kmKampung Libang3.5 kmKampung Lipasu3.8 kmKampung Tudangan4 kmKampung Rukukon4.3 kmKampung Tambiau4.9 kmKampung Serapong4.9 kmKampung Kimondou5.7 kmKampung Kaparingan6.3 kmKampung Gana Gana6.6 kmKampong Samoso7.1 kmKampung Solong7.3 kmKampung Pinousok7.3 kmKampong Naradaw7.8 kmKampung Kapangian8.3 kmKampung Selilimput8.5 kmKampung Kinaundusan8.8 kmKampung Nampasan8.8 kmKampung Gaur9.1 kmKampong Kepangalan9.4 kmKampung Peropot9.8 kmKampung Waang9.9 kmKampung Kabu10 kmKampung Silad10 kmKampung Mehombiyon10 kmKampung Kauluan10 kmKampung Muruk11 kmKampung Kundassang11 kmKampung Niasan11 kmKampung Lagup11 kmKampung Maukab11 kmKampung Poring12 kmKampong Kinasaraban12 kmKampung Sadul12 kmTampulung12 kmKampung Rengguh12 kmKampung Nalapak12 kmKampung Pulutan13 kmKampung Tegudon Lama13 kmKampung Tegoyog13 kmKampung Randagong13 kmKampung Pahu13 kmKampung Bangkud13 kmKampung Talantong13 kmKampung Himbaan13 kmKampung Tiong13 kmKampung Sumalang13 kmKampung Nibalayan13 kmKampung Lagkau14 kmKampung Mininsalu14 kmKampung Silad14 kmKampung Kiwaluhu14 kmPolar Park14 kmKampung Kitangong15 kmKampong Kubong15 kmKampung Kirongkim15 kmKampung Bundu Tuhan15 kmKampung Napung15 kmKampung Langut15 kmKinabalu Park15 km
Ranau from above
Around Ranau14 places to see, do and reach nearby
Kinabalu ParkNature22 kmKadamaian WaterfallNature16 kmKemuncak King GeorgeMountain16 kmKemuncak LowsMountain18 kmKemuncak Saint JohnsMountain18 kmMount KinabaluMountain18 kmKemuncak King EdwardMountain16 kmKemuncak AlexandraMountain19 kmKampung KundassangPlace11 kmKota BeludPlace51 kmInanamPlace59 kmTambunanPlace39 kmMenggatalPlace57 kmTambunanPlace46 km
Postal codes
8930089307–89309
Getting to Ranau
Kota Kinabalu International AirportBKI
68 kmSandakan AirportSDK
154 kmLabuan AirportLBU
173 kmPlaces near Ranau
Places with a climate like Ranau
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Ranau?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Ranau.
What is the hottest month in Ranau?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 21°C.
What is the coldest month in Ranau?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 20°C.
What is the rainiest month in Ranau?
December is the wettest month with about 297 mm of precipitation on 30 wet days.
What is the postal code of Ranau?
Ranau has 4 postal codes: 89300, 89307–89309.