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What is the best time to visit Borneo?

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Christopher Ramos

Published Mar 11, 2026

What is the best time to visit Borneo?

April to September are the driest months, and generally considered the best time to visit Borneo but showers can occur at any time. The island is sheltered from the worst of South East Asia's weather, so although monsoons occur, cyclones don't.

Subsequently, one may also ask, how many days do you need in Borneo?

My Ultimate Itinerary For Visiting Borneo

If you're organising your trip before you go then you can probably fit in the highlights in about 7 to 10 days. If you're travelling independently like I was and booking things as you go along, then you could probably easily stretch this to fill two weeks or more.

Beside above, what is the best time to visit Sabah? The best time to visit Sabah is pretty much all year round, although August and September are the best season to visit the beaches along the east coast while October to November is the best time to visit Kota Kinabalu in the west as it tends to be a lot drier around this time of year.

Beside above, what is the weather like in Borneo?

Borneo has a tropical rain forest or equatorial climate with high humidity, hot temperatures and rainfall throughout the year. Temperatures during our adventure generally average between 86°F and 95°F during the day and 79°F to 84°F at night.

Is Borneo expensive for tourists?

One of the best things about visiting Borneo, apart from the amazing nature and wildlife of course, has to be the fact that it's surprisingly cheap. Even tours are relatively inexpensive compared to many other popular tourist spots we've visited on our travels in Asia, making it easy to travel in Borneo on a budget.

Is Borneo Safe 2020?

SAFETY. Borneo in general is a safe destination with relatively low crime rates.

How long is a flight to Borneo?

Depending on connections, your total flight time will come in between 17 and 19 hours.

Which part of Borneo is the best?

25 Best Things to Do in Borneo
  • Scale Borneo's tallest mountain (Sabah)
  • Danum Valley: Borneo's biodiversity hotspot (Sabah)
  • Proboscis monkeys on the Kinabatangan River (Sabah)
  • Island hopping in Kota Kinabalu (Sabah)
  • Spend the night on an (almost) desert island (Sabah)
  • Sepilok's Baby Orangutans (Sabah)
  • Sabah's metropolitan capital on the sea (Sabah)

What is Borneo known for?

Borneo is the world's third largest island, behind Greenland and New Guinea. Orangutans can only be found in the rainforests of Borneo and Sumatra. Borneo is home to the Rafflesia Arnoldii flower; the largest flower in the world. Said flower is also known as the corpse flower as it is said to smell like rotting corpes.

Do you need visa for Borneo?

Do I Need a Visa to Enter Borneo? Tourists from the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and most of the European Union do not need a visa to enter on Malaysia and will be issued a social visit pass for 30-90 days on a arrival. Though part of Malaysia, Malaysian Borneo has its own entry requirements.

Is Sandakan worth visiting?

Located on the northeast coast of Borneo, Sandakan is a gem of a destination and is one of Sabah's hub for wildlife, nature and historical tourism. Sandakan definitely has lots to offer in its own special way and is indeed a destination worth exploring!

Where can I see orangutans in Borneo?

5 best places to see orangutans in Borneo
  • Kinabatangan River, Sabah.
  • Danum Valley, Sabah.
  • Deramakot Forest Reserve, Sabah.
  • Tabin Wildlife Reserve, Sabah.
  • Batang Ai National Park, Sarawak.

Can you visit the orangutans in Borneo?

The Great Projects are proud to offer the opportunity for you to visit the orangutans in Borneo on any one of our many orangutan projects: spend time at the Samboja Lestari Orangutan Sanctuary to volunteer with our arboreal cousins; pay a visit to the world-famous IAR Sanctuary in Indonesian Borneo; or make a

Can you drink alcohol in Borneo?

Although Malaysia is a predominantly Muslim country, it is still legal to consume alcohol. Alcohol is more prevalent on the island of Borneo than it is on the mainland, however do be conservative with how much you drink. There are a few local drinks worth noting. One is Tuak.

Do you need malaria tablets in Borneo?

In addition to your vaccinations for Borneo, malaria is a viral illness that you should consider protecting yourself against through medication. Malaria is spread by mosquitoes that bite from dusk to dawn throughout the tropical world. In serious cases, malaria can be fatal.

Are there poisonous snakes in Borneo?

In Borneo there are around 160 different species of snakes, divided into 9 families. Of the 160 different species, only 24 are front-fanged and highly poisonous, of which 17 are Sea Snakes and 2 Coral Snakes from the Hydrophiidae family. The remainder are from the Elapidae and the Veperidae families.

Is Borneo hot?

Borneo is a tropical paradise that attracts visitors all year-round. The weather is hot and humid for most of the year, with average temperatures of 27°C to 32°C and relative humidity of 80%. However, the weather is often unpredictable and you should expect high humidity and rain at any time of the year.

Can you fly direct to Borneo?

Travelling by plane to Borneo

There are quite a few options when it comes to this and the most direct routes are via Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia Airlines), Singapore (Singapore Airlines) or Hong Kong (Cathay Pacific). If you're starting in Sandakan you can take an Air Asia flight from Kuala Lumpur.

What time zone is Borneo?

Time Zone in Borneo, Indonesia
Current:WITA — Central Indonesian Time
Current Offset:UTC/GMT +8 hours
Difference:13 hours ahead of New York

Can I go to Borneo?

Borneo is a wonder of a destination, and you can pretty much visit all year round, but the best time to visit Borneo is between March and October. This is classed as the dry season! If you travel from November to March, it's classed as the 'wet' season.

Where do you fly to get to Borneo?

Kota Kinabalu International Airport

How far is Borneo from Australia?

2,159.74 mi

Which is better Sabah or Sarawak?

Seeing both Sarawak and Sabah is ideal and necessary for a rounded Borneo experience, but time is often against us. Sabah is usually brighter on the tourist radar, but Sarawak may turn out to be a better choice for your particular interests.

How many days do you need in Kota Kinabalu?

three days

Do you need vaccinations to go to Borneo?

For most short-term travellers the usual recommended vaccinations for Borneo include cover against the childhood diseases (Tetanus and Diphtheria, Measles, Mumps and Rubella), as well as cover against the food and water borne diseases of Typhoid and Hepatitis A.

What is Sabah known for?

With its timeless rainforest and captivating ancient caves, alluring beaches and idyllic islands, it encapsulates the very best of the third largest island in the world. Sabah is well known as “THE LAND BELOW THE WIND", because it is located just south of the typhoon-prone region, making it free from typhoons.

Do I need a passport to go to Sabah?

"To enter Sabah, a passport is still required. You will need to leave within 90 days. If you use your IC, it is still permissible but you will have to fill in a white card during your arrival.

Is Sabah safe?

Sabah in general is a safe destination with relatively low crime rates and no large cities.

What is the weather like in Borneo in April?

April is a transitional period between monsoons, making it a great month to visit Sarawak with a good chance of dry weather. Coupled with equally good weather in Sabah this makes April one of the best months for a visit to any part of Borneo. Avg daily temp: 28°C; avg monthly rainfall: 265mm.

Where is Borneo island?

Covering an area of roughly 287,000 square miles, Borneo is the third-largest island in the world. It is divided into four political regions: Kalimantan belongs to Indonesia; Sabah and Sarawak are part of Malaysia; a small remaining region comprises the sultanate of Brunei.

What are the seasons in Borneo?

Broadly speaking Sabah has two seasons: the wetter season runs from September to January the drier season from February to August. However it cannot be stressed enough that the distinction between seasons is not very marked, and the weather patterns and rainfall levels are unpredictable.

Is Borneo alcohol free?

In Borneo there is no problem getting wine or any other type of alcohol although it is not all that cheap. (Unless you go to Labuan Island which is duty free)! Most of the cheapest wines we found were usually the Australian wines although as we have wine every night at home we don't drink a lot of it when out there.

Are there mosquitoes in Borneo?

Dengue Fever

This mosquito-borne disease is present in Borneo. As there's no vaccine available, it can only be prevented by avoiding mosquito bites. The mosquito that carries dengue fever bites during both day and night, so use insect-avoidance measures at all times.

How do you get around in Borneo?

Boats and planes are often the best or only option to reach the places that asphalt roads don't. Bus Frequent buses link major cities in Sarawak, Brunei, Sabah and Kalimantan. Plane Short-haul flights connect towns and outlying villages across Sarawak and Sabah and major towns in Kalimantan.

What is the currency of Borneo?

Money. The currencies of Borneo are the Indonesian rupiah, the Malaysian ringgit and the Brunei dollar in each of their respective countries.

How much is it to go to Borneo?

Borneo is one of the more expensive places to visit in South East Asia. But that's not to say a holiday there still can't be done on a budget. You can certainly do most things even by spending just US$40 a day, especially if you map out your adventures before you get there.

How much is a beer in Kota Kinabalu?

Cost of Living in Kota Kinabalu
RestaurantsEdit
Domestic Beer (1 pint draught)10.00RM
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)22.50RM
Cappuccino (regular)10.17RM
Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle)2.17RM

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