Sabah, Malaysia
Kota Kinabalu cruise weather by month
What to expect when your ship is in Kota Kinabalu in any month: temperatures, how often it rains, wind, sea temperature and wave heights.
- 87°Fwarmest average high (May)
- 84°Fcoolest average high (January)
- 54%fewest rain days (July)
- 86%most rain days (October)
Weather in Kota Kinabalu right now
Weather in Kota Kinabalu by month
Average highs run from 84°F (29°C) in January to 87°F (31°C) in May. Rain falls on the fewest days in July and the most in October. Sea temperature and wave heights are for the water just off the port.
| Month | High / low | Rain days | Wind | Sea temp | Typical seas |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 84 / 74°F29 / 24°C | 81% | 7 mph11 km/h | 85°F29°C | 3 ft (1.0 m)Slight; rougher days up to 5 ft |
| February | 84 / 74°F29 / 23°C | 63% | 7 mph12 km/h | 84°F29°C | 3 ft (0.9 m)Slight; rougher days up to 4 ft |
| March | 85 / 75°F30 / 24°C | 73% | 7 mph12 km/h | 84°F29°C | 2 ft (0.7 m)Slight; rougher days up to 3 ft |
| April | 87 / 76°F31 / 24°C | 69% | 7 mph11 km/h | 86°F30°C | 1 ft (0.4 m)Smooth; rougher days up to 2 ft |
| May | 87 / 77°F31 / 25°C | 75% | 7 mph11 km/h | 87°F31°C | 1 ft (0.4 m)Smooth; rougher days up to 2 ft |
| June | 87 / 77°F31 / 25°C | 68% | 7 mph11 km/h | 87°F31°C | 2 ft (0.5 m)Smooth; rougher days up to 3 ft |
| July | 87 / 76°F31 / 25°C | 54% | 8 mph13 km/h | 87°F30°C | 2 ft (0.6 m)Slight; rougher days up to 4 ft |
| August | 86 / 76°F30 / 24°C | 75% | 7 mph12 km/h | 87°F31°C | 2 ft (0.5 m)Smooth; rougher days up to 3 ft |
| September | 86 / 76°F30 / 24°C | 73% | 7 mph12 km/h | 86°F30°C | 2 ft (0.7 m)Slight; rougher days up to 3 ft |
| October | 85 / 75°F29 / 24°C | 86% | 8 mph13 km/h | 86°F30°C | 2 ft (0.6 m)Slight; rougher days up to 4 ft |
| November | 85 / 75°F30 / 24°C | 78% | 7 mph11 km/h | 86°F30°C | 3 ft (0.8 m)Slight; rougher days up to 4 ft |
| December | 85 / 75°F29 / 24°C | 86% | 7 mph11 km/h | 86°F30°C | 3 ft (1.0 m)Slight; rougher days up to 4 ft |
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Upcoming cruises in Kota Kinabalu
1 ship from 1 cruise line is scheduled here, 2 visits in total. The next 2:
| Date | Ship | Stop | Sailing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Nov 192026 | Oceania NauticaOceania Cruises | Calls | 10 nights from Laem Chabang (Bangkok) |
| Fri, Jan 12027 | Oceania NauticaOceania Cruises | Calls | 27 nights from Hong Kong |
Ships that visit Kota Kinabalu
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- BoracayPhilippines
Wave heights are significant wave height on the Douglas sea state scale. What the numbers mean for a cruise. Sources and method are on the about page.