Kota Kinabalu weather averages

Usually in May
- 31
- 24
- 7
Weather by month
Now Today
- 33
- 5
5-day forecast

Going to Kota Kinabalu? Find the best month to visit Kota Kinabalu based on the weather.

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Check Kota Kinabalu weather averages before you book your next holiday in 2018/2019. Today's maximum temperature in Kota Kinabalu is expected to be 33°C, while the average maximum temperature in May is 31°C.

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Kota Kinabalu weather averages: best month

Kota Kinabalu	Best month	Averages
Warmest	March, April, May, June, July, August & September	31°C
Sunniest	March & April	8 hours per day
Least rain	March	11 days
Warmest sea	May, June, July & August	30°C

Kota Kinabalu climate guide

Tropical cyclone risk: Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia typhoon season

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The Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia tropical cyclone risk chart above shows the typhoon season.

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Kota Kinabalu weather averages by month

Check Kota Kinabalu holiday weather averages for a particular month by selecting from the list below. Monthly weather guides include figures for temperature, rainfall, sunshine hours and sea temperature plus daily sunrise & sunset times.

Compare Kota Kinabalu weather with the USA

Below the Kota Kinabalu weather chart shows maximum daytime temperature for Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia and the USA (Washington). For more weather parameters or to change the destinations shown visit the comparison weather tool.