Kota Kinabalu weather in December (Sabah, Malaysia)

Planning a trip to Kota Kinabalu in December? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In December, Kota Kinabalu typically experiences high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 29°C, while nights can cool down to about 24°C. Bear in mind, these are average temperatures, and it can get even warmer on particular days. Make sure to choose clothing that accommodates the warmth.

Kota Kinabalu in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 255 mm for the month. Typically around 21 days of rainfall is expected.

With around 198 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures February generally stands out with the best circumstances. While May, June, September, October and November tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Kota Kinabalu climate page with graphs.

 

Kota Kinabalu, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 24°C  

Max Temperature 29°C  

Chance of Rain 70%  

Precipitation 255 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

Humidity 83%  

Windspeed 4 km/h  

Sunshine 198 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Malaysia in December

Find out more about the weather in Malaysia in December and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Kota Kinabalu in December?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in December.

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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