Best time to go to Kota Kinabalu Average weather of Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
When is the best time to go to Kota Kinabalu?
When is the best time to go to Kota Kinabalu? Here's some information to help you in your decision:
- The best months for good weather in Kota Kinabalu are February, March, October and December
- On average, it is hot all year round
- The rainiest months are January, May, June and July
- The sea temperature is suitable for swimming all year round
Annual weather in Kota Kinabalu
Weather details in Kota Kinabalu month by month
Weather and climate in Kota Kinabalu
- From january to march the climate is okay. The record temperature this month is 88°F and you can expect to have 7.2in of rainfall/month during this period.
- Between the months of april and november the climate is bad. The temperature rises to 86°F and, in november, 16 days of rain are expected.
- In the month of december the climate is not good, but still OK. The temperature rises to 85°F and it rains in december about 7.8in.
Charts: temperature and rainfall in Kota Kinabalu
In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Kota Kinabalu: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, sea temperature, and relative humidity for each month of the year.
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Precipitation (rainfall)
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Sea temperature
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Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Kota Kinabalu
Find out when Kota Kinabalu has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.
Tourist seasons in Kota Kinabalu
- Very low season in Kota Kinabalu
The months with the lowest number of tourists are: January, March, April, May, June, September and November. - Low season in Kota Kinabalu
The months with low numbers of tourists are: February, July and October. - High season in Kota Kinabalu
The number of visitors to Kota Kinabalu is high in: August. - Peak season in Kota Kinabalu
The largest number of tourists visiting Kota Kinabalu is during: December.
Figure: Visitor index for Kota Kinabalu month by month
Best time for low prices in Kota Kinabalu
Average prices of hotels in Kota Kinabalu month by month
Generally, January is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Kota Kinabalu. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, August is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.
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Average price for flights to Kota Kinabalu
A return flight between London and Kota Kinabalu is generally cheaper if you go in march ($ 846 on average): this is the best time for travellers on a tight budget. In contrast, you may end up paying $ 388 more for your airline ticket to Kota Kinabalu if you go in august.
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Average price of hiring a car in Kota Kinabalu
On average, it costs $ 35 per day to hire a car in Kota Kinabalu. This price varies by $ 1.1 depending on the month. In june, hiring a car costs an average of $ 33 per 24 hours, so this is the best time to save money! In contrast, the average price in february is $ 35.
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