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Sabah in Marchhow the month reads
March is one of the strongest months for Sabah inside Malaysia, with average temperatures for the region. The safety bulletins below apply.
- Rank
- 3 of 12
- Score
- 60/100
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Things to do in Sabah in March
- ClosedDiving Sipadan
permit-limited as well as seasonal — the number of divers allowed on the island each day is capped
Source: indochinatravel.com
Opening seasons are checked by hand against the operators and parks themselves, not derived from the climate figures on this page. Last reviewed 2026-08-28. Dates move — confirm before you book.
- Temperature30°C−0.0°C vs. yearly mean
- Month rank3 of 12for Sabah
- Best monthsJanuary · February · Marchhighest regional score
March in context
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| Month | Average daytime high (°C) |
|---|---|
| January | 29.4 |
| February | 29.6 |
| March | 30.4 |
| April | 31.2 |
| May | 31.3 |
| June | 30.5 |
| July | 30.5 |
| August | 30.7 |
| September | 30.6 |
| October | 30.5 |
| November | 30.3 |
| December | 29.9 |
What the governments say about Malaysia
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Parts of Malaysia carry a higher advisory — up to level 3, "Reconsider travel". The governments concerned name a region rather than a boundary, so the carve-out is not drawn on the map and is not reflected in the combined level above. Follow the source links for where it applies.
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