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.
Daytime temperature | 30.3°C 86.5°F |
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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.
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 2025.
Best places to visit in November
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 |