MalaysiaThe climate of 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.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia.
Temperature records
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.
Rainfall amount
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.
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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.
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Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Kota Kinabalu
Yearly Temperature in Kota Kinabalu
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in Kota Kinabalu
Total Yearly Precipitation in Kota Kinabalu
UV index chart
This chart 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.
Average UV Index per Month in Kota Kinabalu
Weather experiences in Kota Kinabalu
The weather in Kota Kinabalu is rated 4 out of 5 stars by 1 visitor.
Th. Sweering
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.
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Average weather in Kota Kinabalu by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Kota Kinabalu. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.