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When is the best time to visit Kota Kinabalu?
In general the best time to visit Kota Kinabalu is probably September, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are July, August, September, while the coldest months are January, February, March.
But ultimately the best time to visit depends on what you want to do:
- The best time for a sun tanning holiday is July, August, September. Average maximum temperatures are up to +88°F in September and it has 0 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during January - December.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is October, November, December with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Kota Kinabalu in different months
This is the average weather in Kota Kinabalu for each month based on historic data:
In January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December the weather is average. Expect around 242 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 276 mm in October.
Climate in Kota Kinabalu
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Kota Kinabalu for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +93°F | +91°F | +93°F | +95°F | +97°F | +95°F | +95°F | +95°F | +93°F | +93°F | +91°F | +93°F |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +86°F | +86°F | +86°F | +88°F | +88°F | +88°F | +88°F | +88°F | +88°F | +86°F | +86°F | +86°F |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +68°F | +68°F | +70°F | +73°F | +75°F | +72°F | +73°F | +73°F | +72°F | +73°F | +73°F | +72°F |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 83 | 82 | 82 | 81 | 81 | 80 | 79 | 79 | 81 | 83 | 84 | 83 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 161 | 92 | 88 | 117 | 183 | 178 | 173 | 184 | 188 | 276 | 243 | 218 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 5 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 24 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 24 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Kota Kinabalu during the whole year:
The hottest month in Kota Kinabalu is September with average maximum temperature going up to +88°F. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +75°F.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Kota Kinabalu looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Kota Kinabalu is November with average humidity going up to 84%. The least humid month is July with an average humidity of 79%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Kota Kinabalu during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is February with approximately 1 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 92 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is October with approximately 23 rainy days and 276 mm of total precipitation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Kota Kinabalu:
What is the hottest month in Kota Kinabalu?
The hottest month in Kota Kinabalu is September with average maximum temperature of +88°F.
What is the coldest month in Kota Kinabalu?
The coldest month in Kota Kinabalu is January with minimum temperatures of +75°F.
Is Kota Kinabalu worth visiting in winter?
Winter in Kota Kinabalu could be a good time to visit, as the weather is generally ok.
When does it rain the least in Kota Kinabalu?
if you're looking to visit Kota Kinabalu when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for October, November, December. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being March with only 88 mm of rain.
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Monthly weather in Kota Kinabalu
Source of the data
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Kota Kinabalu, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.
