Climate Insights for Kota Kinabalu

The climate in Kota Kinabalu is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 2,571 mm of precipitation falls per year. Kota Kinabalu receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Kota Kinabalu sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Kota Kinabalu is hot. The average annual temperature is 81°F and approximately 101.2 in of precipitation falls per year. Kota Kinabalu receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Kota Kinabalu sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Kota Kinabalu has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 5°C range. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 25°C and an average of 27°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°C between highs and lows.Kota Kinabalu has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 8°F range. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 86°F and the mean temperature sits around 83°F. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 78°F and an average of 80°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°F between highs and lows.

Kota Kinabalu is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,571 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 214 mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 320 mm of rainfall. December and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 118 mm. That's 202 mm less than October, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.Kota Kinabalu is a very wet location, receiving approximately 101.2 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 8.4 in per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 12.6 in of rainfall. December and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 4.6 in. That's 8 in less than October, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Kota Kinabalu is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 8km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 10km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 6km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Kota Kinabalu is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 5mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 6mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 4mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Kota Kinabalu based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Kota Kinabalu based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.