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Weather in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia 🇲🇾

Current Weather in Kota Kinabalu

Overcast
27°C
Feels like 30°C. Overcast.
🌬️ 9 km/h SSE
💧 78% Humidity
🧭 1011 hPa
👁️ 10.0 km Visibility
☀️ UV Index: 0.0
🌡️ Dew Point: 23°C
🌅 Sunrise: 06:01 AM
🌇 Sunset: 06:00 PM
Map Overlays:

Kota Kinabalu currently sits at 27°C, overcast, feeling like 30°C. Humidity is 78% with winds around 9 km/h, and the UV index is 0 (low). The next few days in Kota Kinabalu look set for about 26°C up to 29°C.

Hourly Forecast for Kota Kinabalu

07:00
Overcast
27°
22%
08:00
Overcast
28°
21%
09:00
Overcast
28°
21%
10:00
Overcast
28°
21%
11:00
Overcast
28°
21%
12:00
Patchy rain nearby
28°
22%
13:00
Overcast
28°
20%
14:00
Patchy rain nearby
28°
22%
15:00
Overcast
29°
19%
16:00
Light drizzle
29°
36%
17:00
Light rain
29°
71%
18:00
Patchy rain nearby
29°
21%
19:00
Overcast
29°
19%
20:00
Overcast
29°
19%
21:00
Overcast
29°
19%
22:00
Overcast
28°
20%
23:00
Overcast
28°
20%
00:00
Moderate rain
28°
73%
01:00
Light rain shower
27°
68%
02:00
Patchy rain nearby
27°
32%
03:00
Clear
27°
9%
04:00
Clear
27°
9%
05:00
Clear
27°
8%
06:00
Partly Cloudy
27°
12%

14-Day Forecast for Kota Kinabalu

Sun, Oct 18
Overcast Overcast
29° / 27°
Mon, Oct 19
Patchy rain nearby Patchy rain nearby
29° / 27°
Tue, Oct 20
Overcast Overcast
28° / 26°
Wed, Oct 21
Sunny Sunny
29° / 27°
Thu, Oct 22
Overcast Overcast
28° / 27°
Fri, Oct 23
Overcast Overcast
28° / 27°
Sat, Oct 24
Overcast Overcast
28° / 26°
Sun, Oct 25
Light rain shower Light rain shower
27° / 26°
Mon, Oct 26
Light rain shower Light rain shower
28° / 26°
Tue, Oct 27
Patchy rain nearby Patchy rain nearby
28° / 26°
Wed, Oct 28
Overcast Overcast
29° / 26°
Thu, Oct 29
Overcast Overcast
29° / 27°
Fri, Oct 30
Overcast Overcast
28° / 26°
Sat, Oct 31
Overcast Overcast
28° / 27°

Additional Forecasts for Kota Kinabalu

Air Quality

💨 US EPA Index 1 (Good)
CO (Carbon Monoxide) 392.0 μg/m³
O₃ (Ozone) 59.0 μg/m³
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) 6.0 μg/m³
SO₂ (Sulphur Dioxide) 4.3 μg/m³
PM2.5 (Fine particles) 12.1 μg/m³
PM10 (Coarse particles) 12.2 μg/m³

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Best Time to Be Outside in Kota Kinabalu Today

The most comfortable window in Kota Kinabalu today looks like 07:00 to 10:00, when it is around 28°C. It should stay dry through that window. The next likely rain is around 17:00.

Frequently Asked Questions about Weather in Kota Kinabalu

What is the temperature in Kota Kinabalu right now?

It is currently 27°C (81°F) in Kota Kinabalu, overcast (feels like 30°C).

What's the weather like in Kota Kinabalu right now?

Current weather in Kota Kinabalu: Overcast, humidity 78%, wind 9 km/h SSE.

What is today's forecast for Kota Kinabalu?

Today in Kota Kinabalu: high 29°C, low 27°C, overcast. Chance of rain: 82%.

What is the 7-day weather forecast for Kota Kinabalu?

Daily highs and lows for Kota Kinabalu:

  • 2026-10-18: 29°C / 27°C
  • 2026-10-19: 29°C / 27°C
  • 2026-10-20: 28°C / 26°C
  • 2026-10-21: 29°C / 27°C
  • 2026-10-22: 28°C / 27°C
  • 2026-10-23: 28°C / 27°C
  • 2026-10-24: 28°C / 26°C
Is it going to rain in Kota Kinabalu today?

There is a 82% chance of rain in Kota Kinabalu today. Total expected precipitation: 6.97 mm.

What is the wind speed in Kota Kinabalu right now?

Wind in Kota Kinabalu is currently 9 km/h (5 mph) from the SSE.

What is the UV index in Kota Kinabalu right now?

The UV index in Kota Kinabalu is currently 0 (low). Sun protection is recommended when the index is 3 or higher.

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