Weather in Kota Kinabalu in May
In an average May, Kota Kinabalu sees a daily high around 28°C and a low around 21°C, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 28°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 26°C to 29°C |
| Average low | 21°C |
| Typical low range | 20°C to 22°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 13 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
1998-05-11
Lowest
23°C
2004-05-13
Low
Highest
27°C
2026-05-07
Lowest
18°C
1986-05-14
Feels-like
Highest
44°C
2020-05-08
Lowest
23°C
2004-05-13
Humidity
Highest
25.0 g/m³
2026-05-11
Lowest
16.0 g/m³
1997-05-22
Wind
Highest
24 km/h
2026-05-30
Lowest
4 km/h
2008-05-30
Gust
Highest
64 km/h
2008-05-15
Lowest
15 km/h
2026-05-19
Precip
Wettest
716 mm
1984
Driest
156 mm
2000
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