Kota Belud Temperature by Month
Kota Belud, Sabah, Malaysia has a consistently very warm climate year-round, with daytime highs averaging 31°C (88°F). Below you'll find a full monthly breakdown and a comparison with cities worldwide.
Kota Belud Monthly Temperatures
In Kota Belud temperatures are generally consistent throughout the year. Maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 30°C (86°F) in February to a very warm 31°C (88°F) in April. Nighttime lows range from 24°C (75°F) in April to 23°C (73°F) in February.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Kota Belud by month:
Daily lows are most common between 4 AM and 6 AM. By 3 PM temperatures reach their daily high, driven by peak solar heating. April, the warmest month of the year, receives 247 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
Temperature: Kota Belud 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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Kota Belud vs World: Temperature Compared
Kota Belud's average annual maximum temperature is 31°C (88°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:
Seville, Spain averages 23°C (73°F) a year — one of the warmer cities in Western Europe, with long hot summers.
Glasgow, Scotland averages 13°C (55°F) a year — mild but often grey, with cold winters and rarely hot summers.
Chicago, USA averages 15°C (59°F) annually — known for extreme seasonal swings, from bitterly cold winters to warm summers.
Brisbane, Australia averages 26°C (79°F) a year, with warm winters and hot, humid summers.
What Does the Temperature Feel Like in Kota Belud?
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 Kota Belud, February is the coolest month, with average highs of 30°C (86°F) and humidity around 82% — considered very high. In April, the warmest month, temperatures average 31°C (88°F) with 80% 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.
Global average temperatures have risen by around 1.2°C since the pre-industrial era, and the effects are visible across many regions. Winters are milder on average, with fewer frost days and less snow in many parts of the world. Heatwaves are more frequent and more intense, and Europe's summers of 2018, 2019, and 2020 all set records.
Summers are also getting drier in some areas, while winter rainfall has increased in others. This contributies to higher river levels and more flooding. In many countries, spring arrives earlier and autumn lasts longer. It has knock-on effects for wildlife, agriculture, and local ecosystems.
For more on Kota Belud's weather — including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity — visit our Kota Belud climate page.
