Weather radar Kota Kinabalu
Real-time precipitation radar · Sabah · Malaysia
Kota Kinabalu climate table – average temperature, precipitation & sunshine hours
The climate table for Kota Kinabalu shows long-term monthly averages (2000–2023): average high and average low temperature in °C, monthly precipitation (mm), rainy days and sunshine hours per month. Data source: ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF) via the WDTEC Climate Archive.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 28.1° | 28.3° | 28.8° | 29.5° | 29.7° | 29.5° | 29.4° | 29.6° | 29.2° | 28.6° | 28.5° | 28.4° |
| Avg low (°C) | 23.6° | 23.5° | 23.8° | 24.5° | 24.9° | 24.6° | 24.3° | 24.4° | 24.2° | 24.1° | 24° | 24° |
| Precipitation (mm) | 197 | 104 | 119 | 120 | 179 | 183 | 169 | 186 | 228 | 302 | 239 | 228 |
| Rainy days | 21 | 15 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 21 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
| Sunshine hours | 282 | 275 | 309 | 311 | 309 | 287 | 299 | 301 | 281 | 272 | 267 | 276 |
| Humidity | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
Best time to visit Kota Kinabalu
The best time to visit Kota Kinabalu is typically February. In this month the average high is 28.3°C, precipitation is 104 mm and sunshine duration is 275 hours. The annual average high is 29°C, total annual precipitation is 2254 mm (248 rainy days/year) and annual sunshine is 3469 hours.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Kota Kinabalu
How up to date is the weather radar for Kota Kinabalu?
The weather radar for Kota Kinabalu is updated every 5 minutes with new radar data from the OPERA composite radar. A 2-hour forecast animation is also available. Rainfall probability, wind gusts and UV index are available up to 14 days in advance.
What weather data is available for Kota Kinabalu?
Besides the rain radar, RadarWeather provides for Kota Kinabalu: rainfall probability, thunderstorm warning (CAPE index), wind gusts, UV index, air pressure, humidity, dew point, sunshine hours, snow line and a 14-day forecast based on ICON-D2, ECMWF IFS and GFS.
When are thunderstorms expected in Kota Kinabalu?
The thunderstorm potential for Kota Kinabalu is calculated from the CAPE index and lightning potential. Active storm cells and severe weather warnings are visible on the radar map in real time. Thunderstorm warnings are issued automatically as soon as storm cells are detected near Kota Kinabalu.
What is the climate like in Kota Kinabalu?
Kota Kinabalu has an annual average high of 29°C. The warmest month is May (avg high 29.7°C), the coldest February (avg low 23.5°C). The wettest month is October with 302 mm, the driest February with 104 mm. Total annual precipitation is 2254 mm (248 rainy days). Annual sunshine is 3469 hours.
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