Best time to visit Borneo

Q: Which is the hottest month in Borneo?

The hottest time of year in Kota Kinabalu, Borneo 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 Borneo?

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

Q: When is it sunniest in Borneo?

The sunniest time of year in Kota Kinabalu, Borneo 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 Borneo?

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

The best time to visit Borneo for warm and sunny weather is in February based on our default weather conditions. Update your weather preferences to see which months best match.

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When is the best time to visit Borneo for warm and sunny weather?

The best time to visit Borneo for warm and sunny weather is in February when you can expect the following average weather conditions.

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Max Day Temperature (°F)

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86
Feb
88
Mar
88
Apr
88
May
88
Jun
88
Jul
88
Aug
88
Sep
86
Oct
86
Nov
86
Dec

Hours of Sunshine (daily)

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7
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8
Mar
8
Apr
7
May
7
Jun
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Jul
6
Aug
6
Sep
6
Oct
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The weather guide for Borneo (Kota Kinabalu) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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Which is the hottest month in Borneo?

The hottest time of year in Kota Kinabalu, Borneo is normally May. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 88°F with very high heat and humidity.

Which month has the most rain in Borneo?

In terms of rainfall, October is usually the wettest month in Kota Kinabalu, Borneo with 12.4 inches on average. There are normally 23 days in October with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Borneo?

The sunniest time of year in Kota Kinabalu, Borneo 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 Borneo?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Kota Kinabalu, Borneo in June when the water temperature reaches 86°F.

Do you need a visa for Borneo?

No, UK passport holders do not need a visa to enter Borneo.

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