Kota Kinabalu weather in July (Sabah, Malaysia)

Looking to travel to Kota Kinabalu in July? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In July, Kota Kinabalu generally has very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 30°C, while night temperatures can drop to 25°C. Remember, these are typical temperatures, and certain days could be even hotter. Ensure you wear appropriate clothing to handle the warmth.

Kota Kinabalu in July falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 187 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 18 days of rain are anticipated.

The city usually sees around 205 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, February typically offers 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 July

Min Temperature 25°C  

Max Temperature 30°C  

Chance of Rain 61%  

Precipitation 187 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 79%  

Windspeed 7 km/h  

Sunshine 205 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Malaysia in July

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

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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 July?

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 July.

Swimming

8/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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