Best time to visit Malaysia & Borneo
Fruiting season tempts shy orangutans down from the forest canopy between March and October.![]()
They cover such a huge area that it’s hard to pin down when to visit Malaysia and Borneo, but it’s the rains you’ll want to keep an eye on. Late September and October see the rainy season fall on Sabah and mainland Malaysia’s west coast (KL). It’s the turn of Sarawak and the mainland’s east coast between November and mid-February. Generally speaking, then, it’s best to go to Malaysia and Borneo between February and September. Come rain or shine, the mercury hovers at a steady 25°C-30°C throughout the year, although it’ll always be cooler in the mountains and a little hotter on Borneo.
Kuala Lumpur Weather Chart
MIN °C
MAX °C
RAIN (mm)
JAN
22
31
147
FEB
22
32
137
MAR
22
33
218
APR
23
33
264
MAY
23
32
209
JUN
23
32
130
JUL
22
32
141
AUG
22
32
154
SEP
22
32
190
OCT
22
32
268
NOV
22
31
278
DEC
22
31
232
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Malaysia & Borneo vacation advice
Tom Harari from our friends at Exodus Travels tells us why he recommends traveling to both Malaysia and Borneo.
A bit of everything
“People often think of Malaysia as just the peninsula and Borneo as a separate country, yet the most accessible parts of Borneo are part of Malaysia. The peninsula offers fantastic culture, whilst Borneo’s reputation for amazing wildlife is well deserved. Add a bit of beach time and you have a vacation that covers everything!”
Outstanding wildlife
“The outstanding wildlife experience in Borneo, for me, is the Danum Valley – an area where some of the island’s best wildlife can be seen, from orangutans to flying foxes, plus better chances of seeing animals like the pygmy elephant.”
Adventurous spirit
“If you have an adventurous spirit there are many places in Borneo where you can go way off the beaten path, whether traveling the waterways or hiking jungle trails. One standout area is the Deramakot Forest Reserve, where you have the best chances of seeing a clouded leopard.”
Shady souvenirs
“As with anywhere supporting ecotourism, Borneo has its share of operations or lodges which are eco in name only. You should also be careful when shopping for souvenirs in both Borneo and the Malaysian Peninsula, as there may be trinkets, jewellery and other crafts made from endangered species and should not be bought or encouraged.”
More about Malaysia & Borneo
Mainland Malaysia and Borneo are two very different peas in a pod; in fact, it’s nigh impossible to resist seeing one without the other.
