Kota Kinabalu weather in January 2021

Get the latest coronavirus (COVID-19) updates for Malaysia with current travel advice, statistics and online resources.

29
29°C max day temperature
6
6 hours of sunshine per day
17
17 days with some rainfall
22
22°C min night temperature
12
12 hours of daylight per day
H
High heat & humidity
170
170 mm of monthly rainfall
11
11+ (Extreme) UV index
28
28°C sea temperature

Recommended for Malaysia

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

The January weather guide for Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia), the Met Office & the Netherlands Meteorological Institute. Find out more about our data sources.

Marella Cruises: 7% off cruises to Malaysia

Sale

Save 7% on cruises to Malaysia
Book Marella Cruises online with TUI
Travel before 31st October 2020 (inclusive)

Go to Marella Cruises deal >>

View all Marella Cruises offers

Cruise deal finder

Destination

How hot is it in Kota Kinabalu in January?

Daytime temperatures usually reach 29°C in Kota Kinabalu in January with high heat and humidity, falling to 22°C at night.

How sunny is it in Kota Kinabalu in January?

There are normally 6 hours of bright sunshine each day in Kota Kinabalu in January - that's 51% of daylight hours.

How warm is the sea around Kota Kinabalu in January?

The average sea temperature around Kota Kinabalu in January is 28°C.

Does it rain in Kota Kinabalu in January?

There are usually 17 days with some rain in Kota Kinabalu in January and the average monthly rainfall is 170mm.

Kota Kinabalu sunrise & sunset times for January 2021

Browse the sunrise & sunset times for Kota Kinabalu in January 2021. Select a month to view Kota Kinabalu sunrise & sunset times for the next twelve months.

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec