Kota Kinabalu weather in December

December in Kota Kinabalu: sweltering, soaked, with clean air — a fair time to visit.

#11 of 12 months in Kota Kinabalu · #470 of 604 destinations to visit in December · comfort 52/100 (tier D)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Kota Kinabalu climate normals — December

Daytime high28°C / 83°F🔥 sweltering
Nighttime low24°C / 76°F
Feels like (high)35°C / 95°F
Rainfall345 mm / 13.6 in⛈ soaked
Rainy days29 days
Humidity89%💦 very humid
Dew point24°C / 76°F
Sunshine8.4 h/day
Daylight11.8 h
Wind8 km/h / 5 mph
Air quality (US AQI)37🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Kota Kinabalu in December — FAQ

Is December a good time to visit Kota Kinabalu?
December in Kota Kinabalu: sweltering, soaked, with clean air — a fair time to visit. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Kota Kinabalu on SeasonMap's comfort score (52/100).
What is the weather like in Kota Kinabalu in December?
In December, Kota Kinabalu averages a daily high of 28.4°C and a low of 24.3°C, with about 345.1 mm of rain over roughly 28.6 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Kota Kinabalu in December?
Kota Kinabalu has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 37 in December.

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