Kota Kinabalu in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Kota Kinabalu in may 2025
The weather in Kota Kinabalu in may comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for all the month, but also navigating through the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout may
tolerable weather UV index: 7
Weather at 6am
85°F
Clear/Sunny
32% of time
32%
26%
11%
Weather at 12pm
86°F
Moderate rain at times
47% of time
21%
19%
11%
Weather at 6pm
83°F
Heavy rain
32% of time
31%
20%
17%
Weather at 3am
81°F
47%
25%
19%
10%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Kota Kinabalu in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Kota Kinabalu in may.
The climate of Kota Kinabalu in may is tolerable
In may in Kota Kinabalu, the climate is wet (with 12.6in of precipitation over 19 days). The weather is worst than the previous month since in april there is an average of 9.7in of rainfall over 16 days.
The climate is very hot in that area this month. Temperatures are up to 86°F. In the morning the temperature drops to 83°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in may in Kota Kinabalu is 85°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Kota Kinabalu in the month of may with a maximum record of 92°F in 2014 and a minimum record of 76°F in 2009. You You can hope to have 86°F or more throughout the month.
In may in Kota Kinabalu, the days on average last 12:24. The sun rises at 06:00 and sunset is at 18:24.
With an unfavorable weather, this month is not the best time to go there in Malaysia.
May: another location in Malaysia?
If you want to go to Malaysia in may, there are destinations with better weather than Kota Kinabalu:
In may, Kuching, Bako National Park, Sungai Besar and Teluk Intan have good weather.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Kota Kinabalu in may
Check below seasonal norms These datas are set from the weather statements of the past years of the month of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 85°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 86°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 83°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 92°F (2014) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 76°F (2009) | ||||
| Number of days at +86°F | 23 day(s) (74%) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 31 day(s) (100%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 86°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 83°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 89°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 13km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 83°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 12.6in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 19 day(s) (61%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 3.7in (2010) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 79% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.06km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 35% | ||||
| UV index | 7 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 12 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 06:00 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 18:24 | ||||
| Length of day | 12:24 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in may | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable | ||||
How was the weather last may?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Kota Kinabalu in may 2024:
81°F to 86°F
81°F to 86°F
79°F to 85°F
79°F to 86°F
79°F to 86°F
79°F to 86°F
79°F to 86°F
79°F to 86°F
79°F to 85°F
77°F to 86°F
81°F to 88°F
81°F to 86°F
79°F to 86°F
81°F to 86°F
79°F to 85°F
79°F to 86°F
81°F to 85°F
81°F to 86°F
79°F to 85°F
79°F to 86°F
79°F to 86°F
79°F to 86°F
81°F to 85°F
79°F to 85°F
79°F to 86°F
81°F to 85°F
79°F to 85°F
81°F to 85°F
79°F to 79°F
79°F to 86°F
79°F to 86°F
Map: other cities in Malaysia in may
Cities near Kota Kinabalu:
| Papar in may | very bad weather |
| Keningau in may | very bad weather |
| Wilayah Persekutuan in may | tolerable weather |
| Kudat in may | tolerable weather |
| Banggi Island (Pulau Banggi) in may | tolerable weather |
| Sandakan in may | tolerable weather |
| Gunung Mulu National Park in may | bad weather |
| Lahad Datu in may | tolerable weather |
| Bario (Kelabits Highlands) in may | tolerable weather |
| Tawau in may | bad weather |
| Miri in may | tolerable weather |
| Mabul Island (Mabul Island) in may | tolerable weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
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Weather data for Kota Kinabalu in may:
Weather data for Kota Kinabalu for may 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.