Kota Kinabalu weather in November
November in Kota Kinabalu: sweltering, soaked, with clean air — a fair time to visit.
#10 of 12 months in Kota Kinabalu · #538 of 604 destinations to visit in November · comfort 52/100 (tier D)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Kota Kinabalu climate normals — November
| Daytime high | 29°C / 83°F | 🔥 sweltering |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 24°C / 76°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 35°C / 95°F | |
| Rainfall | 328 mm / 12.9 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 28 days | |
| Humidity | 90% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 25°C / 76°F | |
| Sunshine | 8.4 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | |
| Wind | 8 km/h / 5 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 November — FAQ
- Is November a good time to visit Kota Kinabalu?
- November in Kota Kinabalu: sweltering, soaked, with clean air — a fair time to visit. It ranks #10 of 12 months for Kota Kinabalu on SeasonMap's comfort score (52/100).
- What is the weather like in Kota Kinabalu in November?
- In November, Kota Kinabalu averages a daily high of 28.6°C and a low of 24.4°C, with about 327.6 mm of rain over roughly 28.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Kota Kinabalu in November?
- Kota Kinabalu has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 39 in November.