Best time to visit Kota Kinabalu

Q: When is the best time to visit Kota Kinabalu?

The best time to visit Kota Kinabalu is January, February, March and April based on the following average weather conditions. Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C. Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more.

Q: Which is the hottest month in Kota Kinabalu?

The hottest time of year in Kota Kinabalu is normally May. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 31°C with very high heat and humidity.

Q: Which month has the most rain in Kota Kinabalu?

In terms of rainfall, October is usually the wettest month in Kota Kinabalu with 316mm on average. There are normally 23 days in October with some rain.

Q: When is it sunniest in Kota Kinabalu?

The sunniest time of year in Kota Kinabalu is normally April with bright sunshine on average for 65% of daylight hours; that's 8 hours of sunshine per day.

Q: When is the sea warmest in Kota Kinabalu?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Kota Kinabalu in June when the water temperature reaches 30°C.

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When is the best time to visit Kota Kinabalu?

The best time to visit Kota Kinabalu is January, February, March and April based on the following average weather conditions.

Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C [remove]
Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more [remove]

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Hours of Sunshine (daily)

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Which is the hottest month in Kota Kinabalu?

The hottest time of year in Kota Kinabalu is normally May. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 31°C with very high heat and humidity.

Which month has the most rain in Kota Kinabalu?

In terms of rainfall, October is usually the wettest month in Kota Kinabalu with 316mm on average. There are normally 23 days in October with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Kota Kinabalu?

The sunniest time of year in Kota Kinabalu is normally April with bright sunshine on average for 65% of daylight hours; that's 8 hours of sunshine per day.

When is the sea warmest in Kota Kinabalu?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Kota Kinabalu in June when the water temperature reaches 30°C.