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Kota Kinabalu weather in September (Sabah, Malaysia)

Wondering what the weather is like in Kota Kinabalu during September? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

Typically, September in Kota Kinabalu includes very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 30°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 25°C. Expect some days to be hotter than these averages. Stay cool by wearing light clothing and drinking plenty of water throughout the day.

Precipitation

Kota Kinabalu in September falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 203 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 22 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 181 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, September may not be the ideal month to visit Kota Kinabalu. 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 September

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 25°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 30°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 72%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 203 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 22 days  
HumidityHumidity 81%  
WindspeedWindspeed 7 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 181 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Malaysia in September

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

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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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