Measurements:
°C
°F
Kota Kinabalu
78°F
SW 5 mph
Feels like: 84°F
Precip: 100%
World Resorts Malaysia Kota Kinabalu Weather

Kota Kinabalu Sea Water Temperature

Current Sea Water Temperature:
+86.6°F
Maximum Sea Water Temperature in February: 89.0°F
Minimum Sea Water Temperature in February: 81.8°F
Average water temperature in February: 85.4°F

Sea Water Temperature for the Last 10 Days:

February 19 86.6°F February 14 86.0°F
February 18 87.0°F February 13 86.2°F
February 17 87.6°F February 12 86.6°F
February 16 87.6°F February 11 86.0°F
February 15 86.4°F February 10 86.4°F

When is the Warmest Sea for Kota Kinabalu?

According to our data for the last three years for Kota Kinabalu the highest average sea water temperature was in June, May and August.

Average Water Temperature by Month, °F

Sea Water Temperature in June

Select Year: 2025 2024 2023

The average sea surface temperature in June 2025 for Kota Kinabalu was 90.9°F. The maximum and minimum values were 90.2°F and 92.0°F respectively.

Sea Water Temperature in May

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The average sea surface temperature in May 2025 for Kota Kinabalu was 90.9°F. The maximum and minimum values were 89.8°F and 91.8°F respectively.

Sea Water Temperature in August

Select Year: 2025 2024 2023

The average sea surface temperature in August 2025 for Kota Kinabalu was 90.5°F. The maximum and minimum values were 89.8°F and 91.6°F respectively.

Best Time to Visit Kota Kinabalu
The most sunny months:
March 15 days
July 13 days
April 13 days
The most warm months:
May 92.8 °F
June 92.3 °F
April 92.2 °F
Warmest sea temperature:
June 90.9 °F
May 90.8 °F
August 90.1 °F
The most cold months:
January 89.2 °F
February 90.1 °F
December 90.1 °F
The most rainy months:
May 14 days
November 12 days
December 11 days
The most windy months:
February 5 mph
July 5 mph
October 5 mph

Kota Kinabalu on the Weather Map

24 Hours Weather Forecast
Kota Kinabalu
Local time: 23:22
20 feb, friday
0000 78°F
SW
5 mph
0300 78°F
SW
7 mph
0600 78°F
W
4 mph
0900 80°F
SW
3 mph
1200 84°F
S
5 mph
1500 82°F
S
7 mph
1800 82°F
SW
7 mph
2100 80°F
SW
10 mph

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