Kota Kinabalu Weather
Kota Kinabalu weather today, the 14-day forecast, and average temperature, rain and what to wear for every month — compared against Hong Kong. Best months to visit: Feb and Mar.
Kota Kinabalu current weather
Kota Kinabalu now (local time 15:15)
30°C
Overcast
- Feels like
- 35°
- Humidity
- 66%
- Wind
- 10 km/h
Next 7 days · what to wear
23° – 31°C
Rain likely on 7 of 7 days
👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella.
Kota Kinabalu 14-day forecast
Today
10/4
🌦️
31°
26°
💧75%
Mon
10/5
⛈️
29°
24°
💧98%
Tue
10/6
🌧️
29°
24°
💧98%
Wed
10/7
🌦️
30°
24°
💧88%
Thu
10/8
⛈️
28°
23°
💧94%
Fri
10/9
🌦️
28°
23°
💧67%
Sat
10/10
🌦️
29°
23°
💧68%
Sun
10/11
🌦️
28°
25°
💧79%
Mon
10/12
☁️
30°
24°
💧77%
Tue
10/13
🌦️
29°
24°
💧89%
Wed
10/14
🌦️
29°
25°
💧93%
Thu
10/15
🌦️
29°
24°
💧100%
Fri
10/16
🌦️
29°
24°
💧89%
Sat
10/17
🌦️
27°
24°
💧89%
Best time to visit Kota Kinabalu
On temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Kota Kinabalu are Feb and Mar. The hottest month is April (average high 31°C) and the coldest is January (average low 25°C).
Kota Kinabalu climate by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | vs Hong Kong |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29°C | 25°C | 197 mm | 87% | +10°C |
| FebBest | 30°C | 24°C | 98 mm | 87% | +9°C |
| MarBest | 30°C | 25°C | 123 mm | 85% | +7°C |
| Apr | 31°C | 26°C | 138 mm | 83% | +5°C |
| May | 31°C | 26°C | 218 mm | 85% | +2°C |
| Jun | 30°C | 26°C | 263 mm | 85% | -1°C |
| Jul | 30°C | 25°C | 259 mm | 85% | -2°C |
| Aug | 30°C | 26°C | 239 mm | 85% | -1°C |
| Sep | 30°C | 25°C | 272 mm | 85% | -1°C |
| Oct | 30°C | 25°C | 356 mm | 87% | +1°C |
| Nov | 30°C | 25°C | 282 mm | 86% | +5°C |
| Dec | 30°C | 25°C | 270 mm | 87% | +9°C |
Data: NASA POWER 2001–2020 climatology (MERRA-2, elevation-corrected); Hong Kong comparison uses HKO 1991–2020 normals.
Kota Kinabalu weather month by month: what to wear
Kota Kinabalu in OctoberThis month
October in Kota Kinabalu is warm to hot: average highs of 30°C and lows of 25°C, around 356 mm of rain (very wet) and 87% humidity — about the same as Hong Kong.
👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella; humid, so quick-dry fabrics help.
Kota Kinabalu in November
November in Kota Kinabalu is warm to hot: average highs of 30°C and lows of 25°C, around 282 mm of rain (very wet) and 86% humidity — about 5°C warmer than Hong Kong.
👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella; humid, so quick-dry fabrics help.
Kota Kinabalu in December
December in Kota Kinabalu is warm to hot: average highs of 30°C and lows of 25°C, around 270 mm of rain (very wet) and 87% humidity — about 9°C warmer than Hong Kong.
👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella; humid, so quick-dry fabrics help.
Kota Kinabalu in January
January in Kota Kinabalu is warm to hot: average highs of 29°C and lows of 25°C, around 197 mm of rain (wet) and 87% humidity — about 10°C warmer than Hong Kong.
👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella; humid, so quick-dry fabrics help.
Kota Kinabalu in FebruaryBest month
February in Kota Kinabalu is warm to hot: average highs of 30°C and lows of 24°C, around 98 mm of rain (some rain) and 87% humidity — about 9°C warmer than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; humid, so quick-dry fabrics help.
Kota Kinabalu in MarchBest month
March in Kota Kinabalu is warm to hot: average highs of 30°C and lows of 25°C, around 123 mm of rain (some rain) and 85% humidity — about 7°C warmer than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 T-shirts, shorts and breathable fabrics; sunscreen and water; humid, so quick-dry fabrics help.
Kota Kinabalu in April
April in Kota Kinabalu is hot: average highs of 31°C and lows of 26°C, around 138 mm of rain (some rain) and 83% humidity — about 5°C warmer than Hong Kong.
👕 T-shirts, shorts and breathable fabrics; sunscreen and water; humid, so quick-dry fabrics help.
Kota Kinabalu in May
May in Kota Kinabalu is warm to hot: average highs of 31°C and lows of 26°C, around 218 mm of rain (wet) and 85% humidity — about 2°C warmer than Hong Kong.
👕 T-shirts, shorts and breathable fabrics; sunscreen and water; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella; humid, so quick-dry fabrics help.
Kota Kinabalu in June
June in Kota Kinabalu is warm to hot: average highs of 30°C and lows of 26°C, around 263 mm of rain (very wet) and 85% humidity — about the same as Hong Kong.
👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella; humid, so quick-dry fabrics help.
Kota Kinabalu in July
July in Kota Kinabalu is warm to hot: average highs of 30°C and lows of 25°C, around 259 mm of rain (very wet) and 85% humidity — about 2°C colder than Hong Kong.
👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella; humid, so quick-dry fabrics help.
Kota Kinabalu in August
August in Kota Kinabalu is warm to hot: average highs of 30°C and lows of 26°C, around 239 mm of rain (wet) and 85% humidity — about the same as Hong Kong.
👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella; humid, so quick-dry fabrics help.
Kota Kinabalu in September
September in Kota Kinabalu is warm to hot: average highs of 30°C and lows of 25°C, around 272 mm of rain (very wet) and 85% humidity — about the same as Hong Kong.
👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella; humid, so quick-dry fabrics help.
FAQ
›What is the best time to visit Kota Kinabalu?
On temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Kota Kinabalu are Feb and Mar. The hottest month is April (average high 31°C) and the coldest is January (average low 25°C).
›What's the weather like in Kota Kinabalu in October, and what should I wear?
October in Kota Kinabalu is warm to hot: average highs of 30°C and lows of 25°C, around 356 mm of rain (very wet) and 87% humidity — about the same as Hong Kong. What to wear: Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella; humid, so quick-dry fabrics help.
›What's the weather like in Kota Kinabalu in November, and what should I wear?
November in Kota Kinabalu is warm to hot: average highs of 30°C and lows of 25°C, around 282 mm of rain (very wet) and 86% humidity — about 5°C warmer than Hong Kong. What to wear: Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella; humid, so quick-dry fabrics help.
›When is the rainy season in Kota Kinabalu?
Kota Kinabalu is wettest in October, with about 356 mm on average, and driest in February, with about 98 mm.
›How cold does Kota Kinabalu get? Does it snow?
The coldest month is January, averaging 29°C by day and 25°C at night. Snow is very unlikely.
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Forecast data: Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), refreshed every 3 hours. Hottest month: April; coldest: January.