Weather in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia in May
In an average May, Kota Kinabalu sees a daily high around 28°C and a low around 23°C, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 28°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 26°C to 30°C |
| Average low | 23°C |
| Typical low range | 22°C to 24°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 8 mm |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
34°C
1998-05-08
Lowest
24°C
1984-05-26
Low
Highest
26°C
2024-05-13
Lowest
21°C
1989-05-18
Feels-like
Highest
45°C
1998-05-15
Lowest
24°C
1984-05-26
Humidity
Highest
23.1 g/m³
2024-05-23
Lowest
17.2 g/m³
2022-05-29
Wind
Highest
25 km/h
2008-05-15
Lowest
5 km/h
1989-05-29
Precip
Wettest
434 mm
1982
Driest
63 mm
1998
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