Kota Kinabalu weather in April
April in Kota Kinabalu: sweltering, soaked, with very humid — a good time to visit.
#4 of 12 months in Kota Kinabalu · #549 of 604 destinations to visit in April · comfort 60/100 (tier C)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Kota Kinabalu climate normals — April
| Daytime high | 29°C / 85°F | 🔥 sweltering |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 25°C / 77°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 37°C / 99°F | |
| Rainfall | 196 mm / 7.7 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 26 days | |
| Humidity | 88% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 24°C / 76°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.2 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.3 h | |
| Wind | 8 km/h / 5 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 51 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Kota Kinabalu in April — FAQ
- Is April a good time to visit Kota Kinabalu?
- April in Kota Kinabalu: sweltering, soaked, with very humid — a good time to visit. It ranks #4 of 12 months for Kota Kinabalu on SeasonMap's comfort score (60/100).
- What is the weather like in Kota Kinabalu in April?
- In April, Kota Kinabalu averages a daily high of 29.3°C and a low of 24.8°C, with about 196.2 mm of rain over roughly 25.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Kota Kinabalu in April?
- Kota Kinabalu has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 51 in April.