Weather in Kota Kinabalu in May
In an average May, Kota Kinabalu sees a daily high around 29°C and a low around 26°C, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 29°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 28°C to 30°C |
| Average low | 26°C |
| Typical low range | 25°C to 27°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 8 mm |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
32°C
2023-05-31
Lowest
26°C
2004-05-31
Low
Highest
28°C
1998-05-08
Lowest
25°C
2008-05-16
Feels-like
Highest
44°C
2024-05-11
Lowest
26°C
2004-05-31
Humidity
Highest
24.8 g/m³
2024-05-30
Lowest
18.9 g/m³
1997-05-22
Wind
Highest
30 km/h
2003-05-15
Lowest
5 km/h
2019-05-26
Gust
Highest
60 km/h
2008-05-15
Lowest
13 km/h
2007-05-26
Precip
Wettest
720 mm
2024
Driest
68 mm
2001
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