Malaysia Kota Kinabalu Weather in August — Climate Guide
August in Kota Kinabalu is very-high
August is very-high for Kota Kinabalu.
Mt Kinabalu trek ideal + drier than monsoon. Hotels reasonable.
Travel score
Kota Kinabalu August Weather Stats
Avg High
31°C
Avg Low
24°C
Rainy Days
10
150mm total
Sunshine
7h
Daily avg
Humidity
80%
moderate
UV Index
10
Very high
Wind
10 km/h
Gusts 25
Sea Temp
29°C
swimming
Crowds
Busy
At attractions
August Sunrise & Sunset
Air Quality
PM2.5
9 μg/m³
PM10
18 μg/m³
Status
good
Feels-Like Temperature & Wind
Feels like
Daytime
35°C
Nighttime
25°C
Humidity and wind affect how the actual temperature feels.
Wind
10 km/h
Max gust 25 km/h
Activities Recommended for August
August Travel Pros & Cons
Pros
- Mt Kinabalu trek ideal
- Drier
Cons
- Hot tropical
August Events & Festivals
- Mt Kinabalu trek ideal
- Late summer dry
Kota Kinabalu in August — Full Picture
Mt Kinabalu trek ideal + drier than monsoon. Hotels reasonable.
What to Wear & What to Pack
Hot tropical.
Packing Checklist
Seasonal Weather Overview
Spring (Mar·Apr·May)
31.7°C
24.7°C
8/mo
Summer (Jun·Jul·Aug)
Current31°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 August Hotel Picks
Frequently Asked Questions
Is August a good time to visit Kota Kinabalu?
Kota Kinabalu in August is very-high. Tourist crowds are busy and flight/hotel prices are shoulder.
What's the average temperature in Kota Kinabalu in August?
Kota Kinabalu August averages a high of 31°C and a low of 24°C.
Does it rain much in Kota Kinabalu in August?
Kota Kinabalu August averages 150mm of rainfall over about 10 rainy days.
What should I wear in Kota Kinabalu in August?
Hot tropical.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Kota Kinabalu in August?
Kota Kinabalu August sunrise is 06:15 and sunset is 18:25, with 12h 10min of daylight.
What's the air quality like in Kota Kinabalu in August?
Kota Kinabalu August air quality (AQI) averages 30, rated Good. PM2.5 averages 9μg/m³.
What activities are recommended in Kota Kinabalu in August?
In August, Kota Kinabalu is great for Tunku Abdul Rahman, Mt Kinabalu trek, Sipadan.
Is August peak season in Kota Kinabalu?
Kota Kinabalu August crowds are busy and prices are shoulder. Advance reservations are strongly recommended.
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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.