Kota Kinabalu Weather in November

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

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

November is in the fall / autumn in Kota Kinabalu and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (87°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

Kota Kinabalu weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 30.3°C 86.5°F
Nightly temperature 23°C 73.3°F
Average temperature 26.6°C 79.9°F
Daily sunshine 6.8 hrs
Avg rainfall 287 mm 11.3 ins
Rainy days 24 days
Sea temperature 29.2°C 84.6°F
Humidity 84%
Windspeed 7.2kph 5 mph

On average November is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Kota Kinabalu with around 287mm 11.3 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 24 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.

November temperatures in Kota Kinabalu

Kota Kinabalu average temperature in November

November rainfall

Kota Kinabalu average rain in November

November hourly sunshine

Kota Kinabalu average rain in November

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 November 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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