Average Monthly Sunshine in Kota Kinabalu

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Kota Kinabalu receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

While the amount of sunshine in Kota Kinabalu changes moderately throughout the year, the annual total remains impressive at around 2459 hours. Expect slightly brighter days in April and a subtle dip in September.

Daily hours of sunshine

The difference in daily sunshine hours between April (8.2 hours per day) and September (6.0 hours per day) offers moderate variety for visitors and residents.

Kota Kinabalu’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Kota Kinabalu enjoys an average of 2459 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

In contrast, Dublin, Ireland, receives only about 1440 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 2520 hours of sunshine annually.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

Other climate information

October, Kota Kinabalu’s wettest month, receives 210 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 30°C. During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 30°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Precipitation page.