Temperature
Hot by day, warm at night.
88°Ftypical November high
Typical range
Kota Kinabalu
Malaysia · Southeast Asia
Kota Kinabalu is usually most comfortable in February, July, and August. Typical daytime highs range from 87–90°F across the year. Rain is frequent in many months.
Best time to go
12 mo · Typical year
Temperature range
77–90°F
Rain
24 days/mo
Sunshine
6.7 h/day
Air feel
Humid year-round
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Precipitation
It rains on most days. About 28 wet days, the highest monthly average.
93%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Cloudier spells limit sunshine.
6.4 hNovember sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Very humid air is a major factor this month.
94%November Heat feel
Humid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In November, afternoons feel about 97° and nights feel near 87°.
HotSwelteringNight hours
Clear sky
Overcast skies this month.
12%November Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in November.
3 mphNovember Calm
Sea temperature
85°FNovember sea temp
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical November day
November late afternoons are around 85°F, easing to about 81°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning85°F
Feels 96°F
Rain40%
Cloud82%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Midday87°F
Feels 98°F
Rain91%
Cloud90%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon85°F
Feels 96°F
Rain82%
Cloud92%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityLow
Early evening81°F
Feels 92°F
Rain34%
Cloud90%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% | Sea°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 87 | 77 | 10.9 | 24 | 6.1 | 88 | 82 |
| Feb | 88 | 77 | 7.1 | 19 | 6.9 | 87 | 82 |
| Mar | 89 | 77 | 8.1 | 23 | 7.5 | 86 | 82 |
| Apr | 90 | 78 | 8.4 | 26 | 8.2 | 86 | 84 |
| May | 90 | 78 | 10.5 | 26 | 7.4 | 86 | 86 |
| Jun | 89 | 78 | 9.0 | 23 | 6.6 | 85 | 85 |
| Jul | 89 | 77 | 7.2 | 20 | 6.6 | 84 | 85 |
| Aug | 89 | 77 | 9.1 | 22 | 6.3 | 84 | 85 |
| Sep | 89 | 77 | 8.6 | 23 | 6.0 | 85 | 85 |
| Oct | 88 | 77 | 11.2 | 28 | 6.2 | 87 | 85 |
| Nov | 88 | 77 | 11.5 | 28 | 6.4 | 89 | 85 |
| Dec | 88 | 77 | 11.5 | 28 | 6.4 | 89 | 84 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: reviewed station-normal observations.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jul 29, 2026
Data & methodology