Weather in Kota Kinabalu in may 2025

The weather in Kota Kinabalu in may comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for all the month, but also navigating through the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.

Average weather throughout may

tolerable weather UV index: 7

Weather at 6am
85°F

Moderate rain at times

32%

Partly Cloudy

26%

Heavy rain

11%

Weather at 12pm
86°F

Heavy rain

21%

Clear/Sunny

19%

Partly Cloudy

11%

Weather at 6pm
83°F

Moderate rain at times

31%

Clear/Sunny

20%

Partly Cloudy

17%

Weather at 3am
81°F

Moderate rain at times

47%

Clear/Sunny

25%

Partly Cloudy

19%

Heavy rain

10%



Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Kota Kinabalu in may

These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Kota Kinabalu in may.


The climate of Kota Kinabalu in may is tolerable

In may in Kota Kinabalu, the climate is wet (with 12.6in of precipitation over 19 days). The weather is worst than the previous month since in april there is an average of 9.7in of rainfall over 16 days.

The climate is very hot in that area this month. Temperatures are up to 86°F. In the morning the temperature drops to 83°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in may in Kota Kinabalu is 85°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Kota Kinabalu in the month of may with a maximum record of 92°F in 2014 and a minimum record of 76°F in 2009. You You can hope to have 86°F or more throughout the month.

In may in Kota Kinabalu, the days on average last 12:24. The sun rises at 06:00 and sunset is at 18:24.

With an unfavorable weather, this month is not the best time to go there in Malaysia.



May: another location in Malaysia?

If you want to go to Malaysia in may, there are destinations with better weather than Kota Kinabalu:

In may, Kuching, Bako National Park, Sungai Besar and Teluk Intan have good weather.

more information about Malaysia's weather in may


Seasonal average climate and temperature of Kota Kinabalu in may

Check below seasonal norms These datas are set from the weather statements of the past years of the month of may.

May
Outside temperature
Average temperature 85°F
Highest temperature 86°F
Lowest temperature 83°F
Highest record temperature 92°F
(2014)
Lowest record temperature 76°F
(2009)
Number of days at +86°F 23 day(s)
(74%)
Number of days at +65°F 31 day(s)
(100%)
Sea temperature
Average sea temperature 86°F
Lowest sea temperature 83°F
Highest sea temperature 89°F
Wind
Wind speed 13km/h
Wind temperature 83°F
Precipitation (rainfall)
Rainfall 12.6in
Number of days with rainfall 19 day(s)
(61%)
Record daily rainfall 3.7in
(2010)
Other climate data
Humidity 79%
Visibility 9.06km
Cloud cover 35%
UV index 7
Daily sunshine hours 12
Sunrise and sunset
Time of sunrise 06:00
Time of sunset 18:24
Length of day 12:24
Our opinion about the weather in may
Our opinion at whereandwhen.net tolerable



How was the weather last may?

Here is the day by day recorded weather in Kota Kinabalu in may 2024:

01-05-2024
Patchy rain nearby
81°F to 86°F
02-05-2024
Patchy rain nearby
81°F to 86°F
03-05-2024
Patchy rain nearby
79°F to 85°F
04-05-2024
Clear/Sunny
79°F to 86°F
05-05-2024
Patchy rain nearby
79°F to 86°F
06-05-2024
Patchy rain nearby
79°F to 86°F
07-05-2024
Patchy rain nearby
79°F to 86°F
08-05-2024
Patchy rain nearby
79°F to 86°F
09-05-2024
Patchy rain nearby
79°F to 85°F
10-05-2024
Clear/Sunny
77°F to 86°F
11-05-2024
Clear/Sunny
81°F to 88°F
12-05-2024
Patchy rain nearby
81°F to 86°F
13-05-2024
Patchy rain nearby
79°F to 86°F
14-05-2024
Patchy rain nearby
81°F to 86°F
15-05-2024
Light rain shower
79°F to 85°F
16-05-2024
Patchy rain nearby
79°F to 86°F
17-05-2024
Patchy rain nearby
81°F to 85°F
18-05-2024
Patchy rain nearby
81°F to 86°F
19-05-2024
Patchy rain nearby
79°F to 85°F
20-05-2024
Patchy rain nearby
79°F to 86°F
21-05-2024
Clear/Sunny
79°F to 86°F
22-05-2024
Patchy rain nearby
79°F to 86°F
23-05-2024
Patchy rain nearby
81°F to 85°F
24-05-2024
Patchy rain nearby
79°F to 85°F
25-05-2024
Patchy rain nearby
79°F to 86°F
26-05-2024
Patchy rain nearby
81°F to 85°F
27-05-2024
Light rain shower
79°F to 85°F
28-05-2024
Patchy rain nearby
81°F to 85°F
29-05-2024
Light rain shower
79°F to 79°F
30-05-2024
Partly Cloudy
79°F to 86°F
31-05-2024
Clear/Sunny
79°F to 86°F

Map: other cities in Malaysia in may

Cities near Kota Kinabalu:

Papar in mayvery bad weather
Keningau in mayvery bad weather
Wilayah Persekutuan in maytolerable weather
Kudat in maytolerable weather
Banggi Island (Pulau Banggi) in maytolerable weather
Sandakan in maytolerable weather
Gunung Mulu National Park in maybad weather
Lahad Datu in maytolerable weather
Bario (Kelabits Highlands) in maytolerable weather
Tawau in maybad weather
Miri in maytolerable weather
Mabul Island (Mabul Island) in maytolerable weather
Malaysia in may: See full list of cities

Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.

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Weather data for Kota Kinabalu in may:

Weather data for Kota Kinabalu for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Kota Kinabalu. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Kota Kinabalu can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Kota Kinabalu.


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