The weather in December in Kota Kinabalu

It's hot in December in Kota Kinabalu with an average temperature of 32°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 31°C to a high of 32°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 25°C and 26°C.

Looking for sun? December isn’t a good month to be in Kota Kinabalu. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in December for Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 34°C in 2015, Kota Kinabalu reached the highest temperature in December over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 26°C in 2022. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 21°C to a highest value of 27°C.

Water temperature

The water temperature at Kota Kinabalu is 31°C this month. It’s really warm, perfect for a swim.

Rainfall amount

In December, there is an average of 207 mm of precipitation, spread over 22 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the East.

Daily weather in December for Kota Kinabalu

Click on any day in December to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Kota Kinabalu. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

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32° / 25°

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32° / 25°

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32° / 25°

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32° / 25°

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31° / 25°

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32° / 25°

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32° / 25°

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32° / 25°

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32° / 26°

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31° / 25°

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32° / 25°

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31° / 25°

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32° / 25°

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32° / 25°

Start of December

The month of December starts in Kota Kinabalu with hot temps, averaging around 32°C during the day and nights around 25°C.

Mid December

By mid-December, daytime temps stay steady at around 32°C, with nights around 26°C. There’s a high chance of precipitation during this time.

End of December

By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Kota Kinabalu is around 32°C, while nighttime temps are about 25°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in December in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in December in Kota Kinabalu

Temperature in December in Kota Kinabalu over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in December 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.

Daily Precipitation in December in Kota Kinabalu

Total precipitation in December in Kota Kinabalu over the years

Daily UV index in December in Kota Kinabalu

This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Kota Kinabalu, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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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.