Best Time to Visit Kota Kinabalu
Best time: Mar, Feb.
May is warmest (32.2°C high); Oct is rainiest (329 mm).
Kota Kinabalu weather by month
| Month | High °C | Low °C | Rain mm | Sun hrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30.4 | 23.4 | 141 | 7.7 |
| Feb | 30.7 | 23.5 | 82 | 8.3 |
| Mar | 31.5 | 23.8 | 72 | 9.1 |
| Apr | 32.1 | 24.3 | 139 | 9.3 |
| May | 32.2 | 24.3 | 258 | 8.4 |
| Jun | 31.9 | 24.1 | 276 | 8 |
| Jul | 31.6 | 23.7 | 255 | 8.2 |
| Aug | 31.7 | 23.8 | 265 | 8.3 |
| Sep | 31.5 | 23.7 | 280 | 8.2 |
| Oct | 31.2 | 23.6 | 329 | 8 |
| Nov | 31 | 23.6 | 292 | 7.6 |
| Dec | 30.8 | 23.5 | 252 | 7.3 |
Average high temperature
Best months by activity
Overall: MarFeb
Beaches: MarFebAprMay
Hiking: MarFebAprMay
Sightseeing: MarFeb
Kota Kinabalu quick facts
What to pack
Hot months (Apr, May): light clothes, sunscreen, hat.
Wet months (Jan, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec): raincoat and umbrella.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Kota Kinabalu?
Mar, Feb.
What is the rainiest month?
Oct, about 329 mm.
What is the warmest month?
May, with average highs of 32.2°C.
Where to stay
See Kota Kinabalu hotels · Book Kota Kinabalu tours & activities
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Climate data: Open-Meteo Historical (ERA5), 1991–2020 climate normals.
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