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Kota Kinabalu Weather by Month

Kota Kinabalu is tropical and humid year-round. Rain is possible in every month, with a tendency toward wetter conditions later in the year.

How to use this guide Choose a month to compare 10-year average high/low temperatures, rainfall, rainy days, and recent 3-year daily weather calendars.
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January–December weather
Each month has its own detailed weather page.
January weatherHumid year-round

January typically falls in a humid year-round pattern. Compare temperature, rainfall and recent-year weather below before choosing your dates.

February weatherRelatively dry

February is generally on the drier side, which can make outdoor plans easier. Still compare temperature and rainfall averages below.

March weatherRelatively dry

March is generally on the drier side, which can make outdoor plans easier. Still compare temperature and rainfall averages below.

April weatherHumid year-round

April typically falls in a humid year-round pattern. Compare temperature, rainfall and recent-year weather below before choosing your dates.

May weatherHumid year-round

May typically falls in a humid year-round pattern. Compare temperature, rainfall and recent-year weather below before choosing your dates.

June weatherHumid year-round

June typically falls in a humid year-round pattern. Compare temperature, rainfall and recent-year weather below before choosing your dates.

July weatherHumid year-round

July typically falls in a humid year-round pattern. Compare temperature, rainfall and recent-year weather below before choosing your dates.

August weatherHumid year-round

August typically falls in a humid year-round pattern. Compare temperature, rainfall and recent-year weather below before choosing your dates.

September weatherHeavy rain

September is a wetter period. Keep a rain-friendly backup plan and compare rainfall and rainy-day averages below.

October weatherHeavy rain

October is a wetter period. Keep a rain-friendly backup plan and compare rainfall and rainy-day averages below.

November weatherHeavy rain

November is a wetter period. Keep a rain-friendly backup plan and compare rainfall and rainy-day averages below.

December weatherHumid year-round

December typically falls in a humid year-round pattern. Compare temperature, rainfall and recent-year weather below before choosing your dates.