What is the weather like in Kota Kinabalu vs Kuala Lumpur in August?

In August, Kota Kinabalu averages 32°C high / 24°C low with about 261 mm of rain; Kuala Lumpur averages 32°C high / 24°C low with about 203 mm.

Kota Kinabalu vs Kuala Lumpur in August

Kota Kinabalu and Kuala Lumpur are nearly tied in August — 54 vs 57 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Kota Kinabalu is sweltering, soaked, clean air; Kuala Lumpur is sweltering, soaked, poor air quality.

Kota Kinabalu vs Kuala Lumpur — August climate, side by side

	🇲🇾 Kota Kinabalu	🇲🇾 Kuala Lumpur
Comfort score	54/100 (D)	57/100 (D)
Feels-like high	39°C	38°C
Avg high / low	32° / 24°	32° / 24°
Rainfall	261 mm	203 mm
Rainy days	22	24
Humidity	84%	84%
Air quality (AQI)	41	112

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

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Kota Kinabalu vs Kuala Lumpur in August — FAQ

Is August better in Kota Kinabalu or Kuala Lumpur?: Kota Kinabalu and Kuala Lumpur are nearly tied in August — 54 vs 57 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Kota Kinabalu is sweltering, soaked, clean air; Kuala Lumpur is sweltering, soaked, poor air quality.
What is the weather like in Kota Kinabalu vs Kuala Lumpur in August?: In August, Kota Kinabalu averages 32°C high / 24°C low with about 261 mm of rain; Kuala Lumpur averages 32°C high / 24°C low with about 203 mm.