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Pulau Jambongan

Island

Off Sabah's northeast coast, Pulau Jambongan is one of the region's outer islands visited for fishing villages, beaches and access to nearby dive and boat routes.

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Address: Pulau Jambongan, off the northeast coast of Sabah, Malaysia
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About Pulau Jambongan

Pulau Jambongan is an island off the coast of Sabah in Malaysian Borneo. It is part of the nearshore island chain along Sabah’s northern and northeastern seaboard and is characterised by coastal villages and fishing activity.

Beaches and coastal waters around the island are used by local fishers and can offer snorkeling and small-boat excursions, though visitor infrastructure is limited. Local communities and small-scale fisheries are the dominant human presence on the island.

The island lies off Sabah’s coastline in northern Borneo and is reached by boat from mainland coastal towns.

  • Access: Arrivals are typically by local boat services from nearby Sabah coastal settlements; facilities on the island are basic.
When to Go

Best Time to Visit Pulau Jambongan

Most visitors come between March and October when weather and sea conditions are more favourable.

Dry season
March-October · 25-31°C
Calmer seas and clearer waters; best for diving and fishing.
Monsoon season
November-February · 24-30°C
Rougher seas and heavier rains; small-boat access may be limited.

Weather & Climate near Pulau Jambongan

Climate

Pulau Jambongan's climate is classified as Tropical Rainforest - Tropical Rainforest climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 23°C to 32°C. Heavy rainfall (2655 mm/year), wettest in December.

Air Quality: AQI 60 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
MarchAprilFebruary
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
34°
Warmest Month
21°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Good 24° - 29° 26° 421 mm overcast 85% 2.3 m/s 1.8 very high 11.7h
February Good 24° - 30° 27° 235 mm partly cloudy 83% 2.8 m/s 2.2 extreme 11.8h
March Very Good 24° - 30° 30° 181 mm partly cloudy 80% 2.4 m/s 2.4 extreme 12.0h
April Very Good 24° - 32° 32° 100 mm partly cloudy 78% 2.1 m/s 2.6 extreme 12.2h
May Good 24° - 32° 32° 158 mm partly cloudy 79% 1.6 m/s 2.4 extreme 12.3h
June Acceptable 24° - 31° 31° 175 mm overcast 81% 1.4 m/s 2.2 extreme 12.4h
July Acceptable 23° - 31° 31° 156 mm overcast 81% 1.7 m/s 2.2 extreme 12.3h
August Acceptable 24° - 32° 31° 153 mm overcast 82% 2.1 m/s 2.3 extreme 12.2h
September Acceptable 24° - 31° 31° 167 mm overcast 82% 1.8 m/s 2.3 extreme 12.0h
October Acceptable 24° - 31° 31° 197 mm overcast 83% 2.0 m/s 2.1 extreme 11.9h
November Good 24° - 30° 27° 264 mm overcast 84% 2.0 m/s 1.9 very high 11.7h
December Good 24° - 29° 27° 448 mm overcast 85% 2.2 m/s 1.7 very high 11.6h
Getting There & Around

How to Get to Pulau Jambongan

Reached by boat from larger Sabah coastal towns such as Sandakan or from nearby smaller ports. Charter arrangements and local boat services are the typical methods of access.

Tips for Visiting Pulau Jambongan

  • Hire a local skipper familiar with Sabah's east-coast reefs and currents.
  • Bring anti-malaria precautions as advised by local health authorities.
  • Respect local traditions and check for any landing restrictions with village authorities.