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Kota Kinabalu
Visit in June — score 55/100 · avg high 85°F · 30 rainy days
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Monthly Travel Scores
How we scoreScores reflect weather comfort (35%), dry days (35%), daylight hours (15%), crowd levels (10%), and cost (5%) — weighted for typical travelers preferring warm, dry conditions. Customize weights in the interactive tool.January
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Monthly Weather Data
| Month | Score | Avg °F | High °F | Low °F | Rain Days | Precip (mm) | Daylight | Crowds | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48 | 76° | 83° | 70° | 31 | 253 | 11.7h | High | Average |
| February | 49 | 75° | 83° | 68° | 28 | 130 | 11.8h | High | Average |
| March | 52 | 76° | 84° | 69° | 31 | 128 | 12.0h | Moderate | Average |
| April | 52 | 78° | 85° | 71° | 30 | 148 | 12.1h | Moderate | Average |
| May | 54 | 78° | 86° | 73° | 31 | 214 | 12.3h | Moderate | Below avg |
| June | 55 | 77° | 85° | 72° | 30 | 252 | 12.3h | Moderate | Below avg |
| July | 53 | 76° | 84° | 71° | 31 | 251 | 12.3h | Moderate | Average |
| August | 52 | 77° | 85° | 71° | 31 | 249 | 12.2h | Moderate | Average |
| September | 54 | 76° | 85° | 71° | 30 | 277 | 12.0h | Moderate | Below avg |
| October | 52 | 76° | 85° | 71° | 31 | 304 | 11.9h | Moderate | Average |
| November | 51 | 77° | 84° | 72° | 30 | 275 | 11.7h | Moderate | Average |
| December | 46 | 76° | 84° | 71° | 31 | 263 | 11.7h | High | Above avg |
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
- Score
- 53/100
- High
- 85°F
- Low
- 71°F
- Rain days
- 31/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Spring in Kota Kinabalu (March, April, May) brings average highs of 85°F and lows of 71°F, with about 31 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 53/100, with May being the strongest month of the season at 54/100.
Summer
- Score
- 53/100
- High
- 84°F
- Low
- 71°F
- Rain days
- 31/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Summer in Kota Kinabalu (June, July, August) brings average highs of 84°F and lows of 71°F, with about 31 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 53/100, with June being the strongest month of the season at 55/100.
Fall
- Score
- 52/100
- High
- 84°F
- Low
- 71°F
- Rain days
- 30/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Fall in Kota Kinabalu (September, October, November) brings average highs of 84°F and lows of 71°F, with about 30 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 52/100, with September being the strongest month of the season at 54/100.
Winter
- Score
- 48/100
- High
- 83°F
- Low
- 70°F
- Rain days
- 30/mo
- Crowds
- high
Winter in Kota Kinabalu (December, January, February) brings average highs of 83°F and lows of 70°F, with about 30 rainy days per month. Expect high tourist crowds and above average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 48/100, with February being the strongest month of the season at 49/100.
Crowd and cost data estimated from regional travel patterns for this destination.
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