March - August

This is said to be the best time of year to visit the country where you will escape most of the rain and monsoon type weather that the area experiences and enjoy the lush green countryside and plentiful rivers and waterfalls. The weather this time of year is perfect and April is a very popular time of year to visit. In the month of March, the weather on the East coast of the country becomes drier with mostly sunny days, and June through August is the best time of year to plan your visit to this coast including the Perhentians and do some island hopping to visit Redang and Tioman which is a very popular diving destination. The weather is warm and the beaches are perfect for many water sport and outdoor activities heating up. May is the season to begin visiting the east coast when the waters here are perfect, the diving and snorkeling season begins and the weather is warm and dry. Peak season hits in July on the east coast with the number of visitors rising and prices increasing with accommodations selling out months in advance. This is the time of year for Europeans to take their vacations with school holidays occurring.

Events and Festivals

- Sabah Day (May)

- Ramadam (May)

- Gawai Festival (June)

- Hari Raya Aidilfitri (July)

- National Day (August)