Kota Kinabalu weather in March
March in Kota Kinabalu: sweltering, soaked, with clean air — a good time to visit.
#2 of 12 months in Kota Kinabalu · #503 of 604 destinations to visit in March · comfort 62/100 (tier C)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Kota Kinabalu climate normals — March
| Daytime high | 29°C / 84°F | 🔥 sweltering |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 24°C / 76°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 36°C / 97°F | |
| Rainfall | 205 mm / 8.1 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 24 days | |
| Humidity | 89% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 24°C / 76°F | |
| Sunshine | 10 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.1 h | |
| Wind | 8 km/h / 5 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 50 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Kota Kinabalu in March — FAQ
- Is March a good time to visit Kota Kinabalu?
- March in Kota Kinabalu: sweltering, soaked, with clean air — a good time to visit. It ranks #2 of 12 months for Kota Kinabalu on SeasonMap's comfort score (62/100).
- What is the weather like in Kota Kinabalu in March?
- In March, Kota Kinabalu averages a daily high of 28.9°C and a low of 24.2°C, with about 205 mm of rain over roughly 24.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Kota Kinabalu in March?
- Kota Kinabalu has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 50 in March.