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 high | 28°C / 83°F | 🔥 sweltering |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 24°C / 76°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 35°C / 95°F | |
| Rainfall | 345 mm / 13.6 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 29 days | |
| Humidity | 89% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 24°C / 76°F | |
| Sunshine | 8.4 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | |
| Wind | 8 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.