Kota Kinabalu weather in March

March is one of the best months to visit Kota Kinabalu: highs of 27°C (81°F) and about 123 mm (4.8 in) of rain on average. Nights average 22°C (71°F) and cloud cover 74% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). The sea averages 29°C (84°F). It is the 2nd driest month of the year and the 3rd warmest. Compared with February, it is warmer and wetter; April brings highs of 28°C (83°F) and 138 mm (5.4 in) of rain.

Is March a good time to visit Kota Kinabalu?

best month Weather score 65/100.

Yes. March is one of the best months for weather in Kota Kinabalu.

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Does it rain a lot in Kota Kinabalu in March?

Some rain is normal: about 123 mm (4.8 in) falls in an average March. It is the 2nd driest month of the year.

How warm is Kota Kinabalu in March?

Days average 27°C (81°F) and nights 22°C (71°F).

Kota Kinabalu weather by month

Month	High	Low	Rain	Cloud	Sea	Weather
January	27°C (80°F)	22°C (71°F)	197 mm	85%	30°C (85°F)	fair
February	27°C (80°F)	21°C (70°F)	98 mm	77%	29°C (84°F)	best
March	27°C (81°F)	22°C (71°F)	123 mm	74%	29°C (84°F)	best
April	28°C (83°F)	23°C (73°F)	138 mm	72%	30°C (86°F)	best
May	28°C (82°F)	23°C (74°F)	218 mm	82%	31°C (87°F)	fair
June	27°C (81°F)	23°C (73°F)	263 mm	84%	31°C (87°F)	least pleasant
July	27°C (80°F)	23°C (73°F)	259 mm	86%	31°C (87°F)	least pleasant
August	27°C (80°F)	23°C (73°F)	239 mm	84%	31°C (87°F)	least pleasant
September	27°C (80°F)	22°C (72°F)	272 mm	85%	30°C (86°F)	least pleasant
October	27°C (80°F)	22°C (72°F)	356 mm	86%	30°C (86°F)	least pleasant
November	27°C (80°F)	23°C (73°F)	282 mm	84%	30°C (86°F)	least pleasant
December	27°C (80°F)	22°C (72°F)	270 mm	86%	30°C (86°F)	least pleasant

Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), sea temperature from Open-Meteo Marine. Page updated Oct 31, 2026. How we rate months