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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

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Avg temp (°C) Precipitation (mm)
Kota Kinabalu — monthly temperature & precipitation (1970–2000 normals) · Source: WorldClim 2.1
MonthAvg (°C/°F)Precip
January27° / 80°141 mm
February27° / 81°84 mm
March28° / 82°70 mm
April28° / 83°137 mm
May28° / 83°255 mm
June28° / 82°283 mm
July28° / 82°260 mm
August28° / 82°268 mm
September28° / 82°281 mm
October27° / 81°332 mm
November27° / 81°295 mm
December27° / 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.