Kota Kinabalu weather in January (Sabah, Malaysia)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Kota Kinabalu this January? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Kota Kinabalu includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 29°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 24°C.

Precipitation

Kota Kinabalu in January usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 200 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 18 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 188 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

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 and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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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 this month?

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.

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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