Kinarut Temperature by Month
The average annual maximum temperature in Kinarut, Sabah, Malaysia is 29°C (84°F), with little variation between seasons. This page covers monthly averages, day-night differences, and how Kinarut compares to cities worldwide.
Kinarut Monthly Temperatures
The climate in Kinarut remains fairly constant, offering comfortable temperatures throughout the year. Maximum daytime temperatures reach a very warm 30°C (86°F) in May, dropping to a comfortable 29°C (84°F) in February. Nighttime lows stay between 24°C (75°F) and 23°C (73°F).
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Kinarut by month:
Low temperatures are most often recorded between 4 AM and 6 AM, while highs typically occur around 3 PM. May, the city's warmest month, sees 229 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
Temperature: Kinarut vs Malaysia
The map below shows the annual temperature across Malaysia. You can also select individual months if you want to compare a specific time of year.
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Kinarut vs World: Temperature Compared
Kinarut's average annual maximum temperature is 29°C (84°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:
Rome, Italy averages 20°C (68°F) annually, with reliably warm summers and comfortable winters.
Zermatt, Switzerland averages just 4°C (39°F) annually due to its altitude, with very cold winters and cool summers even at its warmest.
Osaka, Japan averages 22°C (72°F) annually, with hot humid summers, mild winters, and pleasant spring and autumn seasons.
Melbourne, Australia averages 20°C (68°F) annually — known for unpredictable weather, with four seasons sometimes happening in one day.
What Does the Temperature Feel Like in Kinarut?
Temperature alone doesn't tell the whole story — humidity plays a big role in how warm or cold it actually feels. High humidity in summer makes the heat feel more intense, particularly once temperatures climb above 25°C. In winter, the same humidity can make cold air feel sharper than the thermometer suggests.
In Kinarut, February is the coolest month, with average highs of 29°C (84°F) and humidity around 82% — considered very high. In May, the warmest month, temperatures average 30°C (86°F) with 81% humidity — conditions that feel very high. For a full picture, see our humidity page.
Climate temperature data is typically calculated as a 30-year average. This smooths out year-to-year variability and gives a more reliable picture of what a place is actually like, rather than what happened in any single unusual year.
The readings come from a range of sources — land-based weather stations, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. That data is collected by weather services around the world, then pooled, quality-checked, and averaged to produce the climate records you see here.
Seasonal temperature shifts influence more than just how warm it feels — they also drive changes in rainfall, cloud cover, and wind patterns throughout the year.
Warmer air holds more moisture, which tends to mean heavier or more frequent rain during the warmer months. When temperatures drop in winter, any precipitation that does fall is more likely to come as snow or sleet, though in Kinarut this rarely lasts long on the ground.
For more on Kinarut's weather — including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity — visit our Kinarut climate page.
