Climate of Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia
Point-value climate at Kota Kinabalu (Sabah, Malaysia). Population approximately 527,671.
Located in Sabah, Malaysia, Kota Kinabalu has a tropical climate. Population approximately 527,671. Monthly average temperatures range from 26.7°C / 80.1°F in January to 28.1°C / 82.6°F in May, with rainfall varying from 80 mm / 3.1 in (March) to 330 mm / 13 in (October) — about 2745 mm / 108.1 in across the year. Kota Kinabalu is the capital of Sabah. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Kota Kinabalu's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
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| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26.7°C80.1°F | 162 mm6.4″ | Tropical |
| February | 26.8°C80.2°F | 92 mm3.6″ | Tropical |
| March | 27.4°C81.3°F | 80 mm3.1″ | Tropical |
| April | 28°C82.4°F | 144 mm5.7″ | Tropical |
| May | 28.1°C82.6°F | 272 mm10.7″ | Tropical |
| June | 27.8°C82°F | 291 mm11.5″ | Tropical |
| July | 27.5°C81.5°F | 263 mm10.4″ | Tropical |
| August | 27.6°C81.7°F | 270 mm10.6″ | Tropical |
| September | 27.4°C81.3°F | 280 mm11″ | Tropical |
| October | 27.3°C81.1°F | 330 mm13″ | Tropical |
| November | 27.1°C80.8°F | 298 mm11.7″ | Tropical |
| December | 27°C80.6°F | 263 mm10.4″ | Tropical |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Kota Kinabalu?
Kota Kinabalu does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Kota Kinabalu's warmest month is May at an average of 28.1°C / 82.6°F, and its driest month is March with about 80 mm / 3.1 in of rain.
What is the climate of Kota Kinabalu?
Kota Kinabalu, in Sabah, Malaysia, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 26.7°C / 80.1°F in January to 28.1°C / 82.6°F in May. Annual rainfall is approximately 2745 mm / 108.1 in, with the wettest month being October (330 mm / 13 in) and the driest March (80 mm / 3.1 in).
What is the average temperature in Kota Kinabalu in May?
The average temperature in Kota Kinabalu in May is 28.1°C / 82.6°F, with rainfall of about 272 mm / 10.7 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Kota Kinabalu?
The driest month in Kota Kinabalu is March, with about 80 mm / 3.1 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 27.4°C / 81.3°F.
When is the wettest month in Kota Kinabalu?
The wettest month in Kota Kinabalu is October, with approximately 330 mm / 13 in of average monthly rainfall.