Kota Kinabalu weather in January (Sabah, Malaysia)

Curious about the January weather in Kota Kinabalu? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In January, Kota Kinabalu generally has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 29°C. But by evening, they drop to around 24°C.

Kota Kinabalu in January usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 200 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 18 days of the month will see rainfall.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 188 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

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 January

Min Temperature 24°C  

Max Temperature 29°C  

Chance of Rain 58%  

Precipitation 200 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 82%  

Windspeed 4 km/h  

Sunshine 188 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Malaysia in January

Find out more about the weather in Malaysia in January 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 January?

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 January.

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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