Kota Kinabalu weather in May
May in Kota Kinabalu: sweltering, soaked, with clean air — a fair time to visit.
#5 of 12 months in Kota Kinabalu · #544 of 604 destinations to visit in May · comfort 58/100 (tier D)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Kota Kinabalu climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 30°C / 86°F | 🔥 sweltering |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 25°C / 78°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 37°C / 99°F | |
| Rainfall | 242 mm / 9.5 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 25 days | |
| Humidity | 86% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 25°C / 76°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.7 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.4 h | |
| Wind | 8 km/h / 5 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 44 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Kota Kinabalu in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Kota Kinabalu?
- May in Kota Kinabalu: sweltering, soaked, with clean air — a fair time to visit. It ranks #5 of 12 months for Kota Kinabalu on SeasonMap's comfort score (58/100).
- What is the weather like in Kota Kinabalu in May?
- In May, Kota Kinabalu averages a daily high of 29.8°C and a low of 25.3°C, with about 241.8 mm of rain over roughly 25.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Kota Kinabalu in May?
- Kota Kinabalu has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 44 in May.