Best year time to visit Kota Kinabalu

General weather information about Kota Kinabalu

Average annual temperature is 26.9 °C

Absolute maximum temperature: 34.4 °C

Absolute minimum temperature: 21.4 °C

Number of sunny days: 13 days

Number of rainy days: 352 days

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* Weather data for Kota Kinabalu Malaysia is based on climate observations for 2026 year

Kota Kinabalu air temperature forecast for each month

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Absolute maximum temperature (°C)29.830.230.332.533.333.532.734.433.832.232.031.0
Average daytime temperature (°C)27.928.228.630.331.031.530.031.530.230.129.929.7
Average temperature (°C)25.425.725.927.127.828.027.128.127.027.026.826.8
Average night temperature (°C)23.323.123.224.425.225.324.625.224.324.224.224.1
Absolute minimum temperature (°C)22.422.321.423.124.024.023.124.123.023.223.423.3

Kota Kinabalu monthly weather indicators

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Daylight maximum duration (h)11.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.011.011.0
Daylight mean duration (h)11.811.912.112.312.412.512.412.312.212.011.911.8
Daylight minimum duration (h)11.011.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.011.011.011.0
Sunshine mean duration (h)8.09.69.810.29.39.19.19.97.79.18.59.4
Precipitation (mm)289125244101303120259253652439210215
Sunny days010111233001
Rainy days312731293029292827313030
Snow days000000000000

Best time to visit Kota Kinabalu:

The largest precipitation sum in Kota Kinabalu is at

  • September — 652(mm)
  • October — 439(mm)
  • Frequently asked questions

    When is the best time to visit Kota Kinabalu?
    The historical weather data above shows the warmest, sunniest and driest months to help you choose the best time to visit Kota Kinabalu.
    What is the weather like in Kota Kinabalu?
    See average temperature, rainfall and daylight hours for Kota Kinabalu by month in the table above.
    How many sunny days does Kota Kinabalu have?
    The monthly weather statistics above show sunshine and rainfall patterns for Kota Kinabalu throughout the year.