Kota Kinabalu weather in July
July in Kota Kinabalu: sweltering, soaked, with clean air — a good time to visit.
#3 of 12 months in Kota Kinabalu · #463 of 604 destinations to visit in July · comfort 61/100 (tier C)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Kota Kinabalu climate normals — July
| Daytime high | 29°C / 85°F | 🔥 sweltering |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 25°C / 77°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 36°C / 97°F | |
| Rainfall | 238 mm / 9.4 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 23 days | |
| Humidity | 84% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 24°C / 75°F | |
| Sunshine | 9 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.4 h | |
| Wind | 9 km/h / 6 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 42 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Where is Kota Kinabalu?
Loading map…
Kota Kinabalu in July — FAQ
- Is July a good time to visit Kota Kinabalu?
- July in Kota Kinabalu: sweltering, soaked, with clean air — a good time to visit. It ranks #3 of 12 months for Kota Kinabalu on SeasonMap's comfort score (61/100).
- What is the weather like in Kota Kinabalu in July?
- In July, Kota Kinabalu averages a daily high of 29.3°C and a low of 24.8°C, with about 237.9 mm of rain over roughly 22.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Kota Kinabalu in July?
- Kota Kinabalu has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 42 in July.