Climate normals · 1970–2000
Kota Kinabalu Climate
Kota Kinabalu is a city in Malaysia (16) with a population of about 500,421. Its average annual temperature is 27.5°C (82°F), with roughly 2663 mm of rain per year.
27.5°C
Avg Temp
2663
Precip (mm/yr)
May
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Kota Kinabalu Climate
Kota Kinabalu has an average annual temperature of 27.5°C (82°F) and receives about 2663 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is May and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
27.5°C
Avg Temp
2663
Precip (mm/yr)
May
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 27° / 80° | 141 mm |
| February | 27° / 81° | 84 mm |
| March | 28° / 82° | 70 mm |
| April | 28° / 83° | 137 mm |
| May | 28° / 83° | 255 mm |
| June | 28° / 82° | 283 mm |
| July | 28° / 82° | 260 mm |
| August | 28° / 82° | 268 mm |
| September | 28° / 82° | 281 mm |
| October | 27° / 81° | 332 mm |
| November | 27° / 81° | 295 mm |
| December | 27° / 81° | 257 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Kota Kinabalu
The most comfortable months to visit Kota Kinabalu are typically March, February and January, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is May (around 32°C high). The coldest is January (near 23°C low). October is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Kota Kinabalu are typically March, February and January, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia has an average annual temperature of 27.5°C and about 2663 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is May and the coldest is January.
In May, the hottest month, daily highs in Kota Kinabalu average about 32°C (90°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.