Kota Kinabalu Weather in April

What's the weather like in Kota Kinabalu (Sabah) in April 2024?

The climate in Kota Kinabalu during April can be summarized as hot, humid and wet.

April is in the spring in Kota Kinabalu and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 24°C (74°F) is normal.

Kota Kinabalu weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 31.3°C 88.3°F
Nightly temperature 23.5°C 74.3°F
Average temperature 27.4°C 81.3°F
Daily sunshine 8.5 hrs
Avg rainfall 146 mm 5.8 ins
Rainy days 13 days
Sea temperature 29°C 84.2°F
Humidity 81%
Windspeed 6.1kph 4 mph

On average April is the 3rd driest month of the year in Kota Kinabalu with around 146mm 5.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.5 hours of sunshine per day.

April temperatures in Kota Kinabalu

Kota Kinabalu average temperature in April

April rainfall

Kota Kinabalu average rain in April

April hourly sunshine

Kota Kinabalu average rain in April

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Kota Kinabalu in April 2024.

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Kota Kinabalu weather stats

Kota Kinabalu weather statistics
Hottest month: May 31.2°C 88.2°F
Driest month: February 97mm 3.8ins
Sunniest month: April 8.5hrs
Coldest month: January 29.3°C 84.7°F
Wettest month: October 316mm 12.4ins
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