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Labuan

Region · 🇲🇾 Malaysia
Population 95,100
Area 96 km²
Time zone Asia/Kuching
Official website www.pl.gov.my
Labuan

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Labuan Essentials

Labuan is a Malaysian federal territory defined by its status as a duty-free port and its strategic WWII history. This list covers the island's coal mining heritage at the 19th-century Chimney, the maritime biodiversity showcased at the Marine Museum, and its colonial evolution through the Labuan Museum and Clock Tower. It also highlights local commerce at the Central Market and duty-free outlets, alongside natural sites like Layang-Layangan Beach and the Bornean species at the Bird Park.

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Labuan Essentials

Labuan’s identity is defined by its strategic World War II history and its serene natural landscapes. This collection highlights significant commemorative sites like the Commonwealth War Grave and Surrender Point alongside the island's northern coastline. Visitors can explore colonial-era heritage at the Labuan Museum and Botanical Garden or observe native Bornean species at the Labuan Bird Park, providing a comprehensive look at the island's historical and environmental character.

12 places

War Memorials & History

Labuan's historical landscape is defined by its strategic role during the Second World War and its 19th-century industrial roots. This collection features the Labuan War Cemetery, the largest in Malaysia, alongside Surrender Point, where Japanese forces officially yielded to the Allied Forces in 1945. The list also explores the island’s coal mining heritage at the mysterious Chimney and its accompanying museum, as well as maritime and colonial history preserved within the Labuan and Marine Museums.

8 places

Labuan — Map

Labuan — Map

Climate & when to visit

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Typical weather in January

Poor
  • 28° (feels like 32°) · extremes 23°–30°
  • 25° at night
  • 23 rainy days
  • 5 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • 29°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in February

Fair
  • 29° (feels like 32°) · extremes 23°–30°
  • 25° at night
  • 18 rainy days
  • 9 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • 28°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 11 · extreme

Typical weather in March

Poor
  • 29° (feels like 33°) · extremes 24°–31°
  • 25° at night
  • 20 rainy days
  • 12 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • 29°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 12 · extreme

Typical weather in April

Poor
  • 30° (feels like 34°) · extremes 24°–32°
  • 26° at night
  • 22 rainy days
  • 14 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • 30°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 12 · extreme

Typical weather in May

Poor
  • 30° (feels like 34°) · extremes 24°–32°
  • 26° at night
  • 23 rainy days
  • 10 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • 31°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 11 · extreme

Typical weather in June

Poor
  • 30° (feels like 34°) · extremes 24°–31°
  • 26° at night
  • 20 rainy days
  • 7 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • 31°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 10 · very high

Typical weather in July

Poor
  • 29° (feels like 33°) · extremes 24°–31°
  • 25° at night
  • 20 rainy days
  • 7 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • 30°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 10 · very high

Typical weather in August

Poor
  • 30° (feels like 33°) · extremes 24°–31°
  • 25° at night
  • 21 rainy days
  • 8 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • 30°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 11 · extreme

Typical weather in September

Poor
  • 29° (feels like 33°) · extremes 24°–31°
  • 25° at night
  • 22 rainy days
  • 6 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • 30°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 11 · extreme

Typical weather in October

Poor
  • 29° (feels like 32°) · extremes 24°–30°
  • 25° at night
  • 27 rainy days
  • 5 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • 30°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 10 · very high

Typical weather in November

Poor
  • 29° (feels like 33°) · extremes 24°–30°
  • 25° at night
  • 27 rainy days
  • 5 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • 30°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in December

Poor
  • 29° (feels like 32°) · extremes 24°–30°
  • 25° at night
  • 26 rainy days
  • 5 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • 30°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 9 · very high

Climate data: NASA POWER + Copernicus ERA5-Land and ERA5 · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency
Malaysian Ringgit MYR RM · Card payments · Commonly accepted
Emergency numbers
999 Police · Ambulance · Fire brigade
Electricity
Type G
240 V · 50 Hz
Languages
Malay
Tap water
Drink with caution
Driving side
Left
Calling code
+60
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Tours & Activities

The Chimney
Drive
Labuan Museum
Walk
Marine Museum

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