When is the best time to go to Kota Kinabalu?

When is the best time to go to Kota Kinabalu? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The best months for good weather in Kota Kinabalu are February, March, October and December
  • On average, it is hot all year round
  • The rainiest months are January, May, June and July
  • The sea temperature is suitable for swimming all year round


Annual weather in Kota Kinabalu

For full information about the climate and weather in Kota Kinabalu a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

January 81°F/85°F
10.4in
February 79°F/85°F
5.9in
March 81°F/85°F
7.2in
April 83°F/86°F
9.7in
May 83°F/86°F
12.6in
June 83°F/86°F
11.9in
July 83°F/86°F
10.4in
August 83°F/86°F
8.8in
September 83°F/86°F
8.1in
October 83°F/86°F
7.9in
November 83°F/86°F
8.6in
December 81°F/85°F
7.8in


Weather and climate in Kota Kinabalu

Kota Kinabalu enjoys an equatorial (or tropical rainforest) climate in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Kota Kinabalu is 86°F (ranging from 85°F in february to 86°F in may). Annual rainfall is 109in, with a minimum of 5.9in in february and a maximum of 12.6in in may.
  • From january to march the climate is okay. The record temperature this month is 88°F and you can expect to have 7.2in of rainfall/month during this period.
  • Between the months of april and november the climate is bad. The temperature rises to 86°F and, in november, 16 days of rain are expected.
  • In the month of december the climate is not good, but still OK. The temperature rises to 85°F and it rains in december about 7.8in.

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Charts: temperature and rainfall in Kota Kinabalu

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Kota Kinabalu: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, sea temperature, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Sea temperature

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Kota Kinabalu

Find out when Kota Kinabalu has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Kota Kinabalu

  • Very low season in Kota Kinabalu
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: January, March, April, May, June, September and November.
  • Low season in Kota Kinabalu
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: February, July and October.
  • High season in Kota Kinabalu
    The number of visitors to Kota Kinabalu is high in: August.
  • Peak season in Kota Kinabalu
    The largest number of tourists visiting Kota Kinabalu is during: December.

Figure: Visitor index for Kota Kinabalu month by month



Best time for low prices in Kota Kinabalu

Average prices of hotels in Kota Kinabalu month by month

Generally, March is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Kota Kinabalu. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, August is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

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Average price for flights to Kota Kinabalu

A return flight between London and Kota Kinabalu is generally cheaper if you go in may ($ 866 on average): this is the best time for travellers on a tight budget. In contrast, you may end up paying $ 521 more for your airline ticket to Kota Kinabalu if you go in december.

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Average price of hiring a car in Kota Kinabalu

On average, it costs $ 46 per day to hire a car in Kota Kinabalu. This price varies by $ 3.3 depending on the month. In march, hiring a car costs an average of $ 43 per 24 hours, so this is the best time to save money! In contrast, the average price in february is $ 46.

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