MalaysiaWhat’s the climate like in Kota Kinabalu?
The current climate in Kota Kinabalu features temperatures ranging from a high of 34°C to a low of 31°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 33°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 22°C and in the warmer months around 25°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Kota Kinabalu in recent years was 37°C in June 2023. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 22°C in August 2023.
On average, Kota Kinabalu receives 2312 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.
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Best time to visit Kota Kinabalu?
The best time to visit Kota Kinabalu for mild to warm weather is January up to August and December. You might get some rain, but the temperatures are just right to explore Kota Kinabalu.
Climate Table of Kota Kinabalu
The climate table of Kota Kinabalu shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 31 | 32 | 32 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 25 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 157 | 98 | 97 | 94 | 202 | 207 | 216 | 218 | 267 | 299 | 250 | 207 |
| UV Index | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 33°C
- Highest temperature: 34°C in May
- Lowest temperature: 31°C in October
- Precipitation: 2312 mm per year, averaging 193 mm per month
- Driest months: 94 mm in April, 97 mm in March and 98 mm in February
- Wettest months: 299 mm in October, 267 mm in September and 250 mm in November
Weather experiences in Kota Kinabalu
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Weather good to very good, during the day 22 to 34 gr! Lots ... more
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Average Temperature per Month in Kota Kinabalu
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Kota Kinabalu
This graph shows how much rainfall Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia, gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Kota Kinabalu
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Kota Kinabalu
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Kota Kinabalu
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Weather experiences in Kota Kinabalu
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Weather good to very good, during the day 22 to 34 gr! Lots of sun, more often slightly cloudy but that mostly in the afternoon, then also the rain. From small, short in afternoon to longer until late evening. At night it cools down a bit. On the coast, however, often a light sea breeze.— This text is automatically translated to English
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Average weather in Kota Kinabalu by month
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