Warm
Average highs sit around 30°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
February verdict
Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia in February
Weather score69Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 30°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 6.7h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 97mm, so some wet days are possible.
February weather
Monthly averages
Temp
30°C
Rain
97mm
Sun
6.7h
Sea
27°C
Weather score
69
Good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 97mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.7h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Swimmable
Sea temperatures average 27°C, which can work for swimming but may feel fresh.
Map
Weather map
Compare Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
February30°C average high
February 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
February97mm average rain
February is one of Kota Kinabalu's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.
Driest monthsJanuary to April
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
February6.7 hours average sun
February is below Kota Kinabalu's yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.
Brightest monthsMarch to May
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
February27°C average sea
February is one of the cooler sea months locally, though the water still averages warm enough for most swimmers.
Warmest seaApril to December
Sea temperatures are usually near 29°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
February69 weather score
February is one of Kota Kinabalu's best weather-score months, combining the strongest overall balance in the yearly averages.
Best weather monthsFebruary to April
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
