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.
Daytime temperature | 29.9°C 85.7°F |
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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.
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 2025.
Best places to visit in February
Hottest month: | May | 31.2°C 88.2°F |
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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 |