Malaysia Kota Kinabalu Weather in April — Climate Guide
April in Kota Kinabalu is very-high
April is very-high for Kota Kinabalu.
Hot + dry + ideal. Mt Kinabalu trek best.
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Kota Kinabalu April Weather Stats
Avg High
32°C
Avg Low
25°C
Rainy Days
8
100mm total
Sunshine
8h
Daily avg
Humidity
80%
moderate
UV Index
11
Extreme
Wind
10 km/h
Gusts 25
Sea Temp
29°C
swimming
Crowds
Busy
At attractions
April Sunrise & Sunset
Air Quality
PM2.5
9 μg/m³
PM10
18 μg/m³
Status
good
Feels-Like Temperature & Wind
Feels like
Daytime
36°C
Nighttime
27°C
Humidity and wind affect how the actual temperature feels.
Wind
10 km/h
Max gust 25 km/h
Activities Recommended for April
April Travel Pros & Cons
Pros
- Ideal Mt Kinabalu trek
- Sipadan diving peak
- Pre-summer prices
Cons
- Hot 32°C
April Events & Festivals
- Mountain Bike Borneo Ultra
- Pre-Korean Golden Week
Kota Kinabalu in April — Full Picture
Hot + dry + ideal. Mt Kinabalu trek best.
What to Wear & What to Pack
Hot tropical.
Packing Checklist
Seasonal Weather Overview
Spring (Mar·Apr·May)
Current31.7°C
24.7°C
8/mo
Summer (Jun·Jul·Aug)
31°C
24°C
9.3/mo
Autumn (Sep·Oct·Nov)
31°C
24°C
13.3/mo
Winter (Dec·Jan·Feb)
30.3°C
24°C
11.3/mo
Kota Kinabalu Monthly Weather Comparison
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun | Humid | UV | Crowd | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30° | 24° | 13d·180mm | 6h | 82% | 10 | Very busy | Peak | |
| February (Best) | 31° | 24° | 9d·130mm | 7h | 80% | 10 | Very busy | Peak |
| March (Best) | 31° | 24° | 7d·90mm | 8h | 78% | 11 | Busy | Shoulder |
| April (Best) | 32° | 25° | 8d·100mm | 8h | 80% | 11 | Busy | Shoulder |
| May (Best) | 32° | 25° | 9d·130mm | 8h | 80% | 11 | Very busy | Peak |
| June (Best) | 31° | 24° | 9d·130mm | 8h | 80% | 11 | Busy | Shoulder |
| July (Best) | 31° | 24° | 9d·120mm | 8h | 80% | 11 | Very busy | Peak |
| August (Best) | 31° | 24° | 10d·150mm | 7h | 80% | 10 | Busy | Shoulder |
| 31° | 24° | 12d·200mm | 7h | 82% | 10 | Moderate | Shoulder | |
| 31° | 24° | 14d·280mm | 6h | 84% | 10 | Moderate | Shoulder | |
| 31° | 24° | 14d·280mm | 6h | 84% | 10 | Moderate | Shoulder | |
| 30° | 24° | 12d·200mm | 6h | 82% | 10 | Very busy | Peak |
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Kota Kinabalu April Hotel Picks
Frequently Asked Questions
Is April a good time to visit Kota Kinabalu?
Kota Kinabalu in April is very-high. Tourist crowds are busy and flight/hotel prices are shoulder.
What's the average temperature in Kota Kinabalu in April?
Kota Kinabalu April averages a high of 32°C and a low of 25°C.
Does it rain much in Kota Kinabalu in April?
Kota Kinabalu April averages 100mm of rainfall over about 8 rainy days.
What should I wear in Kota Kinabalu in April?
Hot tropical.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Kota Kinabalu in April?
Kota Kinabalu April sunrise is 06:15 and sunset is 18:30, with 12h 15min of daylight.
What's the air quality like in Kota Kinabalu in April?
Kota Kinabalu April air quality (AQI) averages 30, rated Good. PM2.5 averages 9μg/m³.
What activities are recommended in Kota Kinabalu in April?
In April, Kota Kinabalu is great for Tunku Abdul Rahman, Mt Kinabalu trek, Sipadan.
Is April peak season in Kota Kinabalu?
Kota Kinabalu April crowds are busy and prices are shoulder. Advance reservations are strongly recommended.
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Why you can trust weather guide
Based in Chiang Mai for 8+ years, with 30+ countries visited across Southeast Asia, Japan, and Europe. Every detail in this guide is primary-source verified as of April 2026, with prices auto-refreshed via live exchange rate APIs. This isn't AI-generated boilerplate — it's written from the perspective of someone who has actually been there.