Kota Kinabalu weather
At 2:45 AM local time it was drizzle and 24°C (75°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 2 AM, 3 AM (5.0 mm total). Best months for weather: Feb–Apr. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 100%
- Chance of rain
- 90%
- Rain
- 1.8 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 2 AM, 3 AM (5.0 mm total)
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. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 2 AM, 3 AM (5.0 mm total).
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.
Kota Kinabalu weather by month
When is the best time to visit Kota Kinabalu?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Kota Kinabalu 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 Kota Kinabalu?
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 Kota Kinabalu?
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).
Kota Kinabalu weather month by month
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months