Sabah weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Sabah, Malaysia. Like most weather services, we show Sabah at one spot: Kota Kinabalu, its largest city. At 4:30 AM local time it was drizzle and 24°C (76°F). Light rain for 5 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 2.0 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: Feb–Apr.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 100%
- Chance of rain
- 82%
- Rain
- 0.8 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 5 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 2.0 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Feb–AprOff season Jun–Dec
About Kota Kinabalu weather
Is it raining in Kota Kinabalu right now?
Yes. It’s drizzle and 24° right now. Light rain for 5 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 2.0 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Kota Kinabalu this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 30–31° and lows of 23–24°. Rain is likely on 7 of 7 days (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday). The driest day looks like Monday.
Has it been raining in Kota Kinabalu lately?
In the past 7 days, Kota Kinabalu had 6 rainy days and 75.5 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Kota Kinabalu?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Sabah weather by month
When is the best time to visit Sabah?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Sabah is Feb–Apr, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Jun–Dec tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 27°C (80°F) in January to 28°C (83°F) in April.
What is the rainiest month in Sabah?
October is the wettest month, with about 356 mm (14.0 in) of rain on average. February is the driest, with about 98 mm (3.9 in).
What is the hottest month in Sabah?
April is the warmest, with average highs of 28°C (83°F) and lows of 23°C (73°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 27°C (80°F) and lows of 22°C (71°F).
How warm is the sea in Sabah?
The sea is warmest in May at about 31°C (87°F) and coolest in March at about 29°C (84°F). It is warm enough for swimming all year.
Sabah weather month by month
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Kota Kinabalu), sea temperature from Open-Meteo Marine, forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Sabah
Weather can differ a lot within Sabah: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kota Kinabalu | Feb–Apr | May–Jan | 27–28°C | 2,715 mm |
| Sandakan | Apr–May | May–Mar | 27–29°C | 2,886 mm |
| Tawau | Feb, Sep | Mar–Jan | 28–29°C | 2,491 mm |
| Lahad Datu | Mar–May, Sep | Year-round | 27–29°C | 2,619 mm |
| Putatan | Feb–Apr | May–Jan | 27–28°C | 2,715 mm |
| Donggongon | Feb–Apr | May–Jan | 27–28°C | 2,715 mm |
| Keningau | Feb–Apr | Apr–Jan | 26–27°C | 2,683 mm |
| Semporna | Feb–Apr, Sep | Year-round | 28–29°C | 2,419 mm |
| Bandar Labuan | Feb–Apr | Apr–Jan | 27–29°C | 2,631 mm |
| Sipitang | Feb–Mar | Mar–Jan | 27–28°C | 2,976 mm |
| Petagas | Feb–Apr | May–Jan | 27–28°C | 2,715 mm |
| Kudat | Feb–Apr | May–Mar | 28–29°C | 2,687 mm |