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Major city · Malaysia

Tenom

One day is enough in Tenom – visit the Agricultural Park or catch the train to Beaufort, then return.

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Tenom is a quiet interior town in Sabah, known for the Tenom Agricultural Park and the southern terminus of the Sabah State Railway. The town is a good base for a short visit – a half‑day walk in the park or a two‑hour train ride to Beaufort and back fits comfortably into a day. Overnight stays are possible but not required unless you want a farm‑stay experience.

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Currency
MYR
Best months
Mar–Oct
avoid Nov–Feb (rainy season)
Airport
BKI
Nights
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Rules in force · 5Drug trafficking can carry the death penalty in Singapore…
  • Southeast Asia ↗Drug trafficking can carry the death penalty in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Laos, Thailand, Brunei and Myanmar; never carry a bag or parcel for anyone.
  • Southeast Asia ↗Carry a passport valid for at least six months from entry with two blank pages; airlines refuse boarding on less.
  • Malaysia ↗Most foreign visitors must submit the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) online shortly before arrival; use only the official immigration site.
  • Malaysia ↗Remove shoes before entering mosques, temples and homes; cover shoulders and knees, and use the robes on loan at major mosques.
  • Malaysia ↗Cards and e-wallets are common in cities; keep some ringgit in small notes for hawker stalls, taxis and tolls.

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  • Walking areas with bag rules
  • Day plans checked against opening hours
  • Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
  • Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Tenom999 ▾

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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Tenom, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi from town centreRM30
  • Museum or sight ticketTenom Agricultural Park entryRM25 adult, RM10 child
  • Budget bedBudget hostel or guesthouse, a night, per personRM40

A day, not counting the bed: Budget RM50 · Mid RM80 · High RM120

Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →

DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Tenom Agricultural ParkSabah State Railway terminusMurut cultural area
Airports
BKI Kota Kinabalu International Airport (about 176 km (109 mi) by road)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Avoid

    32°C (90°F)

  2. Feb

    Avoid

    33°C (91°F)

  3. Mar

    Best

    34°C (93°F)

  4. Apr

    Best

    34°C (93°F)

  5. May

    Best

    33°C (91°F)

  6. Jun

    Best

    32°C (90°F)

  7. Jul

    Best

    31°C (88°F)

  8. Aug

    Best

    31°C (88°F)

  9. Sep

    Best

    31°C (88°F)

  10. Oct

    Best

    32°C (90°F)

  11. Nov

    Avoid

    32°C (90°F)

  12. Dec

    Avoid

    32°C (90°F)

Best: Mar–Oct. Avoid: Nov–Feb. Month by month →

Warmest Mar (34°C (93°F)), coolest Jan (23°C (73°F) low), wettest Jan (12 rain days), driest Jul (6). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Tenom: next 7 days

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

32°C (90°F)

23°C (73°F)

12 rd

Feb

33°C (91°F)

24°C (75°F)

11 rd

Mar

34°C (93°F)

25°C (77°F)

10 rd

Apr

34°C (93°F)

25°C (77°F)

9 rd

May

33°C (91°F)

24°C (75°F)

8 rd

Jun

32°C (90°F)

24°C (75°F)

7 rd

Jul

31°C (88°F)

24°C (75°F)

6 rd

Aug

31°C (88°F)

24°C (75°F)

6 rd

Sep

31°C (88°F)

24°C (75°F)

7 rd

Oct

32°C (90°F)

24°C (75°F)

9 rd

Nov

32°C (90°F)

24°C (75°F)

11 rd

Dec

32°C (90°F)

23°C (73°F)

12 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

Town centre is walkable; taxis from the centre cost about RM30; bike rentals RM3 per hour at the Agricultural Park; train to Beaufort runs twice daily.

Nearest full guides

Straight-line distance, not travel time

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Beaufort (by train)

go

Door to door: ≈4 h round trip

Sabah State Railway, two daily services, about 2 h each way

Economy fare RM2.75 each way; change at Beaufort for onward travel.

Tenom Agricultural Park

go

Door to door: ≈30 min total

Walk or short taxi from town centre (≈10 min)

Entry RM25 adult, RM10 child; bike rental available.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Perkasa Hotel

Standard room RM120; basic facilities

Orchid Hotel

Single room RM38; simple

Tenom Inn

Budget rooms, price check

Tenom Farmstay Holiday

Stay with local farmers, price check

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
RM50–80 excl. bed
Mid
RM80–120 excl. bed
High
RM120+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Budget hostel or guesthouse1 × 1 night × RM40RM40
Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × RM50RM50
Taxi from town centre to Agricultural Park1 × RM30 · checkRM30
Train Tenom–Beaufort one‑way1 × RM3 · checkRM3
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurgeRM12
Trip total≈ RM135 per person per day, bed includedRM135≈ US$35

Typical dormitory or basic private room

2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

Tenom Agricultural Park entryRM25 adult, RM10 child
Bike rentalRM3 per hour
Taxi from town centreRM30
Train Tenom–BeaufortRM2.75 one way

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Tenom is generally safe; main risks are road closures after rain and limited night transport.
  • Roads can close after landslides – check conditions before driving.
  • Train schedule is limited; plan around the two‑hour service to Beaufort.
  • Facilities are basic; bring water and snacks if you stay long.

Emergency numbers

Police
999
Fire
994
Ambulance
999

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Emergency

  • Police999
  • Fire994
  • Ambulance999

Embassy

US consulate in Kota Kinabalu; other embassies in Kuala Lumpur.

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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Taxi town centre → Agricultural Park: about RM30, 10 min (check)
  • Train Tenom → Beaufort: RM2.75 one way, 2 h (check)

Say or show

  • Maaf — Excuse me / Sorry (ma-fah)
  • Terima kasih — Thank you (tuh-ree-mah kah-see)
  • Berapa harganya? — How much is it? (buh-rah-pah har-gah-nyah)
  • Di mana tandas? — Where is the toilet? (dee mah-nah tan-dahs)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Tenom. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Mar–Oct · avoid Nov–Feb (rainy season) · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 4 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 2 day-trips, door to door
  6. 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Add a farm‑stay night for cultural immersion.
  2. Combine with a day trip to Ranau for mountain scenery.

Meanwhile

Back to Malaysia

Sources

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