Kota Kinabalu Historic Weather Records

Analyse hottest, coldest, windiest & wettest days

Kota Kinabalu Weather Trend Graph


Temperature (°C)
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Months
Max Temp.
Historic Max Temp.
Min Temp.
Historic Min Temp.

Yearly Summary 2026


33°C
Highest Temp
25 Apr. 26

22°C
Lowest Temp
20 Jan. 26


Seasonal Breakdown

Hottest MonthAugust30.99°C

Coldest MonthMarch22.77°C

Wettest MonthMay9.04mm

Windiest MonthApril13.33km/h

Frequently Asked Questions


1. What is the hottest month in Kota Kinabalu historically?

May is historically Kota Kinabalu's hottest month, with average maximum temperatures around 31°C. During peak heatwave events, the highest recorded temperatures have reached 35°C on 2014-05-07.

2. What is the coldest month in Kota Kinabalu historically?

February is Kota Kinabalu's coldest month, with average minimum temperatures around 24°C. The all-time record low of 21°C was recorded on 2014-03-11.

3. What is the average annual rainfall in Kota Kinabalu over the past 17 years?

Kota Kinabalu's average annual rainfall is approximately 2911.5mm, based on records spanning 17 years.

4. How many rainy days does Kota Kinabalu experience on average per year?

Kota Kinabalu historically records approximately 331.5 rainy days per year. October has the highest number of rain days at an average of 29.5 days.

5. What is the all-time highest temperature ever recorded in Kota Kinabalu?

The all-time highest temperature recorded in Kota Kinabalu is 35°C on 2014-05-07.

6. What is the all-time lowest temperature ever recorded in Kota Kinabalu?

The all-time lowest temperature recorded in Kota Kinabalu is 21°C on 2014-03-11.

7. What is the windiest time of year in Kota Kinabalu historically?

Kota Kinabalu experiences its strongest winds during February. The historic gust record of 28.8 kph was recorded on 2025-08-14.

8. What is the highest and lowest humidity in Kota Kinabalu during a year?

Usually, Kota Kinabalu's humidity peaks in January at around 82.4% and drops to its lowest in August at approximately 79.3%.