Facts checked against live data · 25 Aug 2026

When to Go: Month-by-Month Weather & Crowds

When to Visit Malaysia: Month by Month

Average highs, rainfall and public holidays across all twelve months in Malaysia — and the quietest hours at the places worth going.

Easiest months to travel

Ranked by how mild and dry each month is on average. A comfortable month can still be a busy one — check its holidays.

Every month compared

MonthAverage highAverage lowRainfall
Jan 29°24°242mm
Feb 29°23°118mm
Mar 29°24°131mm
Apr 30°25°150mm
May 30°25°254mm
Jun 30°25°219mm
Jul 30°25°205mm
Aug 30°25°221mm
Sep 30°24°301mm
Oct 29°24°351mm
Nov 29°24°266mm
Dec 29°24°295mm
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Climate figures are 10-year averages for Kota Kinabalu, from Open-Meteo; holidays from public calendars. Updated monthly.

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