Kota Kinabalu weather in August
August in Kota Kinabalu: sweltering, soaked, with clean air — a fair time to visit.
#6 of 12 months in Kota Kinabalu · #509 of 604 destinations to visit in August · comfort 57/100 (tier D)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Kota Kinabalu climate normals — August
| Daytime high | 30°C / 85°F | 🔥 sweltering |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 25°C / 76°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 36°C / 97°F | |
| Rainfall | 243 mm / 9.6 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 22 days | |
| Humidity | 86% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 24°C / 76°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.4 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.3 h | |
| Wind | 9 km/h / 6 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 41 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Kota Kinabalu in August — FAQ
- Is August a good time to visit Kota Kinabalu?
- August in Kota Kinabalu: sweltering, soaked, with clean air — a fair time to visit. It ranks #6 of 12 months for Kota Kinabalu on SeasonMap's comfort score (57/100).
- What is the weather like in Kota Kinabalu in August?
- In August, Kota Kinabalu averages a daily high of 29.7°C and a low of 24.7°C, with about 242.8 mm of rain over roughly 22.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Kota Kinabalu in August?
- Kota Kinabalu has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 41 in August.