Temperature
Hot by day, warm at night.
90°Ftypical May high
Typical range
May climate
May in Kota Kinabalu
Malaysia · Southeast Asia
Humid air is the main limitation.
Wet but workable
Daytime high
90°F
Lows around 78°F
Rain
Rain most days
Sun
7.5 h/day
Air feel
Very humid
Sea temp
86°F
Great for swimming
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
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Precipitation
It rains on most days. About 26 wet days, more than in most months.
84%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Cloudier spells limit sunshine.
7.4 hMay sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Very hot days with very humid air.
96%May Heat feel
Humid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In May, afternoons feel about 99° and nights feel near 89°.
HotSwelteringNight hours
Clear sky
Overcast skies this month.
15%May Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in May.
3 mphMay Calm
Sea temperature
86°FMay sea temp
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical May day
May late afternoons are around 87°F, easing to about 83°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning86°F
Feels 97°F
Rain33%
Cloud79%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Midday89°F
Feels 100°F
Rain77%
Cloud85%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon87°F
Feels 98°F
Rain72%
Cloud88%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening83°F
Feels 94°F
Rain30%
Cloud87%
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
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