Warm
Average highs sit around 31°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
April verdict
Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia in April
Weather score68Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 31°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 8h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 146mm, so some wet days are possible.
April weather
Monthly averages
Temp
31°C
Rain
146mm
Sun
8h
Sea
29°C
Weather score
68
Good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 146mm, so some wet days are possible.
Bright
Sunshine averages 8h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Warm sea
Sea temperatures average 29°C, so swimming is usually comfortable by monthly-average standards.
Map
Weather map
Compare Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
April31°C average high
April is close to Kota Kinabalu's usual daytime heat, with little temperature swing across the year.
Warmest monthsAll year
Daytime heat stays consistently warm through the year.
Rain
April146mm average rain
April sits on the drier side of Kota Kinabalu's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsJanuary to April
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
April8 hours average sun
April is one of Kota Kinabalu's sunniest months, with some of the strongest bright-day conditions in the yearly averages.
Brightest monthsMarch to May
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
April29°C average sea
April sits in the warmer sea-temperature season, usually making swimming easier to enjoy.
Warmest seaApril to December
Sea temperatures are usually near 29°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
April68 weather score
April scores above Kota Kinabalu's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsFebruary to April
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
