Al-Kauthar Mosque Mosque

Community mosque in Sabah serving local worshippers

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Climate
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A mosque on Sabah's coast serving local communities; visitors come for religious events and to observe Muslim worship practices in East Malaysia.

Address

Sabah, Malaysia (approx. 4.24331389 N, 117.894175 E)

4.24331389, 117.894175

Hours

Open for daily prayers (no fixed visiting hours)

Admission

Free (no admission)

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How to Get to Al-Kauthar Mosque#

The mosque is in Sabah; use a taxi from the nearest town or city. If coming from Tawau or Sandakan, expect a 30-90 minute ride depending on exact location. Show the driver the GPS coordinates (4.24331389, 117.894175) - many local drivers navigate by landmarks rather than formal street addresses.

Tips for Visiting Al-Kauthar Mosque#

Visit between mid-morning and mid-afternoon to see the courtyard empty of the peak prayer throngs.
Ask permission before photographing worshippers; many congregants are happy to be photographed if approached politely.
Use the ablution facilities before entering the prayer hall - signs or local congregants will point the way.
If arriving by taxi, show the driver the coordinates (4.24331389, 117.894175) - many drivers in Sabah know landmarks by location rather than street address.

Best Time to Visit Al-Kauthar Mosque#

Tropical climate-visit outside peak monsoon storms for more predictable travel; for quieter visits aim for mid-morning on weekdays.

Dry season

March-October · 24-31°C

Less rain, easier travel around Sabah; afternoons are warm and mosques are quieter between midday and late afternoon.

Wet season

November-February · 23-29°C

Heavier showers and higher humidity; early mornings often clearer and cooler, but expect sudden downpours.

Weather & Climate near Al-Kauthar Mosque#

Climate

Tropical climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 23°C to 32°C. Heavy rainfall (2156 mm/year), wettest in July.

Air Quality: AQI 57 Moderate

Best Time to Visit

FebruaryMarchJanuary

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

31°

Warmest Month

24°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). Significant rainfall (144 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

27°

Feels Like Warm

27°C

Temperature

23° – 31°

84%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

144 mm

Rainfall

1.6 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.9

UV Index

Very High

11.8h daylight

February

February is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 24°C). Significant rainfall (129 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

61 Good

Comfort

27°

Feels Like Warm

27°C

Temperature

23° – 31°

83%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

129 mm

Rainfall

1.6 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.2

UV Index

Extreme

11.9h daylight

March

March is hot, feeling like 30°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (137 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

61 Good

Comfort

30°

Feels Like Hot

27°C

Temperature

23° – 31°

81%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

137 mm

Rainfall

1.6 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.4

UV Index

Extreme

12.0h daylight

April

April is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (150 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

31°

Feels Like Hot

27°C

Temperature

23° – 32°

80%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

150 mm

Rainfall

1.5 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.4

UV Index

Extreme

12.1h daylight

May

May is the hottest month, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (209 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

31°

Feels Like Hot

28°C

Temperature

24° – 32°

81%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

209 mm

Rainfall

1.8 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.2

UV Index

Extreme

12.2h daylight

June

June is hot, feeling like 30°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (183 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

30°

Feels Like Hot

27°C

Temperature

23° – 31°

82%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

183 mm

Rainfall

2.1 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.0

UV Index

Extreme

12.3h daylight

July

July is hot, feeling like 30°C with oppressive humidity. The wettest month with heavy rain (216 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

30°

Feels Like Hot

27°C

Temperature

23° – 31°

83%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

216 mm

Rainfall

2.2 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.1

UV Index

Extreme

12.2h daylight

August

August is hot, feeling like 30°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (203 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

31°

Feels Like Hot

27°C

Temperature

23° – 31°

83%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

203 mm

Rainfall

2.5 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.2

UV Index

Extreme

12.2h daylight

September

September is hot, feeling like 30°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (175 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

30°

Feels Like Hot

27°C

Temperature

23° – 31°

82%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

175 mm

Rainfall

2.0 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.2

UV Index

Extreme

12.0h daylight

October

October is hot, feeling like 30°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (203 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

30°

Feels Like Hot

27°C

Temperature

23° – 32°

81%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

203 mm

Rainfall

1.8 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.1

UV Index

Extreme

11.9h daylight

November

November is hot, feeling like 30°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (203 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

30°

Feels Like Hot

27°C

Temperature

23° – 31°

82%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

203 mm

Rainfall

1.5 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.0

UV Index

Very High

11.8h daylight

December

December is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (204 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

27°

Feels Like Warm

27°C

Temperature

23° – 31°

83%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

204 mm

Rainfall

1.8 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.9

UV Index

Very High

11.7h daylight