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Weather in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia 🇲🇾

Current Weather in Kota Kinabalu

Patchy rain nearby
29°C
Feels like 34°C. Patchy rain nearby.
🌬️ 13 km/h SW
💧 75% Humidity
🧭 1011 hPa
👁️ 9.0 km Visibility
☀️ UV Index: 0.0
🌡️ Dew Point: 24°C
🌅 Sunrise: 06:08 AM
🌇 Sunset: 06:22 PM
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Temperature Precipitation Pressure Wind Speed Clear

Kota Kinabalu currently sits at 29°C, patchy rain nearby, feeling like 34°C. Humidity is 75% with winds around 13 km/h, and the UV index is 0 (low). The next few days in Kota Kinabalu look set for about 28°C up to 30°C.

Hourly Forecast for Kota Kinabalu

21:00
Overcast
29°
19%
22:00
Clear
29°
9%
23:00
Patchy rain nearby
28°
25%
00:00
Overcast
28°
22%
01:00
Overcast
28°
21%
02:00
Overcast
28°
20%
03:00
Overcast
28°
20%
04:00
Overcast
28°
19%
05:00
Overcast
28°
19%
06:00
Overcast
28°
20%
07:00
Overcast
28°
20%
08:00
Overcast
28°
19%
09:00
Overcast
28°
20%
10:00
Partly Cloudy
28°
12%
11:00
Sunny
28°
8%
12:00
Sunny
28°
8%
13:00
Sunny
29°
8%
14:00
Sunny
29°
7%
15:00
Thundery outbreaks in nearby
29°
19%
16:00
Sunny
29°
7%
17:00
Sunny
29°
7%
18:00
Partly Cloudy
30°
10%
19:00
Clear
30°
6%
20:00
Clear
30°
6%

14-Day Forecast for Kota Kinabalu

Wed, Sep 02
Patchy rain nearby Patchy rain nearby
30° / 28°
Thu, Sep 03
Overcast Overcast
30° / 28°
Fri, Sep 04
Overcast Overcast
29° / 28°
Sat, Sep 05
Smoky haze Smoky haze
29° / 27°
Sun, Sep 06
Smoky haze Smoky haze
29° / 27°
Mon, Sep 07
Overcast Overcast
29° / 27°
Tue, Sep 08
Overcast Overcast
29° / 27°
Wed, Sep 09
Overcast Overcast
29° / 28°
Thu, Sep 10
Light rain shower Light rain shower
28° / 27°
Fri, Sep 11
Light rain shower Light rain shower
28° / 25°
Sat, Sep 12
Light rain shower Light rain shower
28° / 26°
Sun, Sep 13
Light rain shower Light rain shower
29° / 26°
Mon, Sep 14
Light rain shower Light rain shower
28° / 26°
Tue, Sep 15
Overcast Overcast
29° / 27°

Additional Forecasts for Kota Kinabalu

Air Quality

💨 US EPA Index 2 (Moderate)
CO (Carbon Monoxide) 3023.0 μg/m³
O₃ (Ozone) 77.0 μg/m³
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) 8.8 μg/m³
SO₂ (Sulphur Dioxide) 4.2 μg/m³
PM2.5 (Fine particles) 39.0 μg/m³
PM10 (Coarse particles) 41.2 μg/m³

Historical Weather

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Best Time to Be Outside in Kota Kinabalu Tomorrow

There is no good daylight window left in Kota Kinabalu today. Tomorrow, the most comfortable window looks like 07:00 to 10:00, when it is around 28°C. It should stay dry through that window. No significant rain is expected in the next several hours.

Frequently Asked Questions about Weather in Kota Kinabalu

What is the temperature in Kota Kinabalu right now?

It is currently 29°C (84°F) in Kota Kinabalu, patchy rain nearby (feels like 34°C).

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

Current weather in Kota Kinabalu: Patchy rain nearby, humidity 75%, wind 13 km/h SW.

What is today's forecast for Kota Kinabalu?

Today in Kota Kinabalu: high 30°C, low 28°C, patchy rain nearby. Chance of rain: 71%.

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

Daily highs and lows for Kota Kinabalu:

  • 2026-09-02: 30°C / 28°C
  • 2026-09-03: 30°C / 28°C
  • 2026-09-04: 29°C / 28°C
  • 2026-09-05: 29°C / 27°C
  • 2026-09-06: 29°C / 27°C
  • 2026-09-07: 29°C / 27°C
  • 2026-09-08: 29°C / 27°C
Is it going to rain in Kota Kinabalu today?

There is a 71% chance of rain in Kota Kinabalu today. Total expected precipitation: 2.99 mm.

What is the wind speed in Kota Kinabalu right now?

Wind in Kota Kinabalu is currently 13 km/h (8 mph) from the SW.

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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