City in Malaysia
Kota Kinabalu
5.975° N, 116.073° E 5 places listed
About Kota Kinabalu
Kota Kinabalu, colloquially referred to as KK, is the state capital of Sabah, Malaysia. It is also the capital of the Kota Kinabalu District as well as the West Coast Division of Sabah. The city is located on the northwest coast of Borneo facing the South China Sea. The Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park lies to its west and Mount Kinabalu, which gave the city its name, is located to its east. Kota Kinabalu has a population of 452,058 according to the 2010 census; when the adjacent Penampang and Tuaran districts are included, the metro area has a combined population of 628,725. The 2020 Census revealed an increase in the municipal population to 500,421, while the wider area including the Penampang and Putatan districts had a population of 731,406.
Source: Wikipedia
Essentials
| Currency | Malaysian ringgit (MYR) |
|---|---|
| International dialing code | +60 |
| Languages | English, Malay |
More about the country: Malaysia guide
Weather by month
City data is not available yet, so this shows Kuala Lumpur, the capital.
The warmest month is Jul with average highs of 33.3°C, and the coolest is Jan with average lows of 23.3°C. Most rain falls in Apr (about 538 mm).
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30°C | 23.3°C | 396 mm | Hot |
| Feb | 31.9°C | 23.6°C | 175 mm | Hot |
| Mar | 32°C | 23.9°C | 244 mm | Hot |
| Apr | 31.4°C | 23.9°C | 538 mm | Hot |
| May | 31.5°C | 24.9°C | 206 mm | Hot |
| Jun | 32.4°C | 24.6°C | 141 mm | Hot |
| Jul | 33.3°C | 25.2°C | 43 mm | Hot |
| Aug | 32.3°C | 24.1°C | 117 mm | Hot |
| Sep | 31.5°C | 24.1°C | 146 mm | Hot |
| Oct | 31.4°C | 24.2°C | 194 mm | Hot |
| Nov | 31.1°C | 24.1°C | 405 mm | Hot |
| Dec | 30.5°C | 23.6°C | 319 mm | Hot |
Measured values for 2025. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com.