Kota Kinabalu in august: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Kota Kinabalu in august 2025
The weather in Kota Kinabalu in august comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also by using the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout august
tolerable weather UV index: 7
Weather at 6am
83°F
Clear/Sunny
36% of time
32%
25%
8%
Weather at 12pm
86°F
Moderate rain at times
49% of time
29%
13%
10%
Weather at 6pm
83°F
Clear/Sunny
30% of time
29%
23%
17%
Weather at 3am
81°F
45%
30%
18%
7%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Kota Kinabalu in august
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Kota Kinabalu in august.
The climate of Kota Kinabalu in august is tolerable
the weather in Kota Kinabalu in august is wet (with 8.8in of precipitation over 14 days). The weather is better from the previous month since in july it receives an average of 10.4in of rainfall over 15 days.
The climate is very warm around this city the month of august. The high seasonal norm is 86°F. The seasonal minimum is 83°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in august in Kota Kinabalu is 85°F. Note that seasonal normals in contrast with those observed in Kota Kinabalu in the month of august with a maximum record of 90°F in 2009 and a minimum record of 74°F in 2009. You You can hope to have 86°F or more across the month.
In august in Kota Kinabalu, the days on average last 12:18. Sunrise is at 06:11 and sunset is at 18:29.
With a bad climate, the month of august is not recommended to go there in Malaysia.
August: another location in Malaysia?
If you want to go to Malaysia in august, there are destinations with better weather than Kota Kinabalu:
In august, Batu Pahat, Johor Bahru, Kuching, Sibu, Bako National Park and Bandar Penawar have good weather.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Kota Kinabalu in august
Check below seasonal norms These datas are set from the weather statements earlier years of the month of august.
| August | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 85°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 86°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 83°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 90°F (2009) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 74°F (2009) | ||||
| Number of days at +86°F | 17 day(s) (55%) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 31 day(s) (100%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 86°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 84°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 88°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 14km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 83°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 8.8in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 14 day(s) (46%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 4.5in (2009) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 77% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.26km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 33% | ||||
| UV index | 7 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 11 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 06:11 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 18:29 | ||||
| Length of day | 12:18 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in august | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable | ||||
How was the weather last august?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Kota Kinabalu in august 2024:
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77°F to 81°F
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Map: other cities in Malaysia in august
Cities near Kota Kinabalu:
| Papar in august | bad weather |
| Keningau in august | very bad weather |
| Wilayah Persekutuan in august | tolerable weather |
| Kudat in august | tolerable weather |
| Banggi Island (Pulau Banggi) in august | tolerable weather |
| Sandakan in august | bad weather |
| Gunung Mulu National Park in august | tolerable weather |
| Lahad Datu in august | tolerable weather |
| Bario (Kelabits Highlands) in august | tolerable weather |
| Tawau in august | tolerable weather |
| Miri in august | tolerable weather |
| Mabul Island (Mabul Island) in august | good weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in august.
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Weather data for Kota Kinabalu in august:
Weather data for Kota Kinabalu for august are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Kota Kinabalu. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Kota Kinabalu can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Kota Kinabalu.