Kota Kinabalu Weather in February

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

The climate in Kota Kinabalu during February can be summarized as hot, humid and a little damp.

February is in the winter in Kota Kinabalu and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

Kota Kinabalu weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 29.9°C 85.7°F
Nightly temperature 22.4°C 72.2°F
Average temperature 26.1°C 79°F
Daily sunshine 7.2 hrs
Avg rainfall 97 mm 3.8 ins
Rainy days 13 days
Sea temperature 27.4°C 81.2°F
Humidity 86%
Windspeed 7.2kph 5 mph

On average February is the driest month of the year in Kota Kinabalu with around 97mm 3.8 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.

February temperatures in Kota Kinabalu

Kota Kinabalu average temperature in February

February rainfall

Kota Kinabalu average rain in February

February hourly sunshine

Kota Kinabalu average rain in February

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 February 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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