Temperature
Hot by day, warm at night.
87°Ftypical January high
Typical range
January climate
January in Kota Kinabalu
Malaysia · Southeast Asia
Humid air is the main limitation.
Wet but workable
Daytime high
87°F
Lows around 77°F
Rain
Rain most days
Sun
6 h/day
Air feel
Very humid
Sea temp
82°F
Great for swimming
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
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Precipitation
It rains on most days. About 24 wet days this month.
77%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Cloudier spells limit sunshine.
6.1 hJanuary sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Very humid air is a major factor this month.
88%January Heat feel
Humid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In January, afternoons feel about 96° and nights feel near 87°.
HotSwelteringNight hours
Clear sky
Overcast skies this month.
16%January Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in January.
3 mphJanuary Calm
Sea temperature
82°FJanuary sea temp
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical January day
January late afternoons are around 85°F, easing to about 81°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning83°F
Feels 93°F
Rain29%
Cloud82%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Midday87°F
Feels 97°F
Rain76%
Cloud88%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon85°F
Feels 95°F
Rain75%
Cloud89%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening81°F
Feels 91°F
Rain33%
Cloud84%
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