Weather in Kota Kinabalu in May
In an average May, Kota Kinabalu sees a daily high around 29°C and a low around 25°C, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 29°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 28°C to 31°C |
| Average low | 25°C |
| Typical low range | 24°C to 26°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 8 mm |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
32°C
2016-05-26
Lowest
26°C
2009-05-18
Low
Highest
28°C
1998-05-09
Lowest
23°C
1996-05-19
Feels-like
Highest
42°C
2024-05-11
Lowest
29°C
2004-05-13
Humidity
Highest
26.3 g/m³
2024-05-30
Lowest
19.2 g/m³
2004-05-16
Wind
Highest
30 km/h
2003-05-15
Lowest
5 km/h
2011-05-14
Gust
Highest
60 km/h
2008-05-15
Lowest
13 km/h
1994-05-18
Precip
Wettest
719 mm
2024
Driest
58 mm
2001
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