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The weather in Kota Kinabalu in May is very hot. The average temperatures are between 24°C and 30°C, drinking water regularly is advisable.
There’s going to be many days of rain during the month of May in Kota Kinabalu.
Kota Kinabalu should expect an average of 15 to 22 days of rain, so be sure to bring along a waterproof jacket to stay dry this month!
Our weather forecast can give you a great sense of what weather to expect in Kota Kinabalu in May 2025.
If you’re planning to visit Kota Kinabalu in the near future, we highly recommend that you review the 14 day weather forecast for Kota Kinabalu before you arrive.
| Month | Temperatures | Rainy Days | Dry Days | Snowy Days | Rainfall | Weather | More details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29° / 24° | 18 | 13 | 0 | 456 mm | Ok | Kota Kinabalu in January |
| February | 29° / 23° | 14 | 15 | 0 | 278 mm | Ok | Kota Kinabalu in February |
| March | 30° / 23° | 17 | 14 | 0 | 352 mm | Ok | Kota Kinabalu in March |
| April | 30° / 23° | 20 | 10 | 0 | 483 mm | Ok | Kota Kinabalu in April |
| May | 30° / 24° | 21 | 10 | 0 | 623 mm | Ok | Kota Kinabalu in May |
| June | 30° / 24° | 17 | 13 | 0 | 486 mm | Ok | Kota Kinabalu in June |
| July | 30° / 24° | 17 | 14 | 0 | 399 mm | Ok | Kota Kinabalu in July |
| August | 30° / 24° | 17 | 14 | 0 | 460 mm | Ok | Kota Kinabalu in August |
| September | 30° / 24° | 17 | 13 | 0 | 447 mm | Ok | Kota Kinabalu in September |
| October | 30° / 24° | 20 | 11 | 0 | 459 mm | Ok | Kota Kinabalu in October |
| November | 30° / 24° | 22 | 8 | 0 | 523 mm | Ok | Kota Kinabalu in November |
| December | 29° / 24° | 20 | 11 | 0 | 463 mm | Ok | Kota Kinabalu in December |