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Mount Tambuyukon

Mountain

Located in Sabah, Mount Tambuyukon is a high rainforest peak prized by trekkers and botanists; climbers pursue steep jungle routes, mossy montane habitat and sightings of highland flora and bird species.

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Mount Tambuyukon essentials

Country: Malaysia
Driest months: Jan-Mar
Pay in: Ringgit (RM)
Language: Malay
Emergency: 999

Mount Tambuyukon at a Glance

Things to Do
When to Go

Best Time to Visit Mount Tambuyukon

Dry months offer more stable trekking conditions, but Sabah's weather remains changeable year-round.

Dry season
March-September · 10-25°C
Easier trails and lower likelihood of washouts; clearer summit conditions.
Wet season
October-February · 18-30°C
High humidity, frequent heavy rain and slippery trails.

Weather & Climate near Mount Tambuyukon

Climate

Mount Tambuyukon's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 11°C to 20°C. Heavy rainfall (2454 mm/year), wettest in November.

Air Quality: AQI 52 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
FebruaryAprilMarch
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
30°
Warmest Month
15°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Acceptable 12° - 19° 15° 158 mm overcast 92% 3.5 m/s 1.9 very high 11.7h
February Good 11° - 19° 15° 114 mm overcast 91% 3.8 m/s 2.2 extreme 11.8h
March Acceptable 12° - 20° 16° 128 mm overcast 90% 2.9 m/s 2.5 extreme 12.0h
April Good 12° - 20° 16° 174 mm partly cloudy 90% 2.5 m/s 2.6 extreme 12.2h
May Acceptable 12° - 20° 16° 259 mm overcast 91% 2.5 m/s 2.4 extreme 12.3h
June Acceptable 12° - 20° 16° 235 mm overcast 92% 2.5 m/s 2.1 extreme 12.4h
July Acceptable 12° - 19° 16° 185 mm overcast 91% 2.5 m/s 2.2 extreme 12.3h
August Acceptable 12° - 19° 16° 210 mm overcast 91% 2.3 m/s 2.2 extreme 12.2h
September Acceptable 12° - 19° 16° 241 mm overcast 91% 2.7 m/s 2.2 extreme 12.0h
October Acceptable 12° - 19° 16° 247 mm overcast 91% 2.3 m/s 2.1 extreme 11.9h
November Acceptable 12° - 19° 16° 270 mm overcast 92% 3.1 m/s 1.9 very high 11.7h
December Acceptable 12° - 20° 16° 233 mm overcast 93% 3.1 m/s 1.8 very high 11.6h
Getting There & Around

How to Get to Mount Tambuyukon

Access is via Kota Kinabalu with onward road travel to Sabah’s interior towns; local guides organize transport to the trailhead and multi-day treks. Roads can be rough-4x4s are commonly used.

Tips for Visiting Mount Tambuyukon

  • Tambuyukon is a strenuous climb-many trekkers take two to three days to summit; hire a knowledgeable Sabah-based guide.
  • Elevation gains can be steep and humid; acclimatize on other nearby peaks if attempting multi-peak trips.
  • Watch for cloud forest flora and spend time at mossy streamside sections rather than racing for the summit.