Kota Kinabalu weather in February
February in Kota Kinabalu: sweltering, rainy, with clean air — one of the best months to visit.
#1 of 12 months in Kota Kinabalu · #358 of 604 destinations to visit in February · comfort 68/100 (tier C)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Kota Kinabalu climate normals — February
| Daytime high | 29°C / 84°F | 🔥 sweltering |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 24°C / 75°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 35°C / 95°F | |
| Rainfall | 150 mm / 5.9 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 18 days | |
| Humidity | 89% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 24°C / 75°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.8 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | |
| Wind | 9 km/h / 6 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 39 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Kota Kinabalu in February — FAQ
- Is February a good time to visit Kota Kinabalu?
- February in Kota Kinabalu: sweltering, rainy, with clean air — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #1 of 12 months for Kota Kinabalu on SeasonMap's comfort score (68/100).
- What is the weather like in Kota Kinabalu in February?
- In February, Kota Kinabalu averages a daily high of 28.7°C and a low of 23.9°C, with about 149.9 mm of rain over roughly 18 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Kota Kinabalu in February?
- Kota Kinabalu has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 39 in February.