Malaysia Kota Kinabalu Weather in June — Climate Guide
June in Kota Kinabalu is very-high
June is very-high for Kota Kinabalu.
Dry + ideal Sipadan diving. Hotels reasonable.
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Kota Kinabalu June Weather Stats
Avg High
31°C
Avg Low
24°C
Rainy Days
9
130mm 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
June 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 June
June Travel Pros & Cons
Pros
- Sipadan diving peak
- Hotels reasonable
- Drier
Cons
- Hot tropical
June Events & Festivals
- Summer dry
Kota Kinabalu in June — Full Picture
Dry + ideal Sipadan diving. 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 June Hotel Picks
Frequently Asked Questions
Is June a good time to visit Kota Kinabalu?
Kota Kinabalu in June is very-high. Tourist crowds are busy and flight/hotel prices are shoulder.
What's the average temperature in Kota Kinabalu in June?
Kota Kinabalu June averages a high of 31°C and a low of 24°C.
Does it rain much in Kota Kinabalu in June?
Kota Kinabalu June averages 130mm of rainfall over about 9 rainy days.
What should I wear in Kota Kinabalu in June?
Hot tropical.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Kota Kinabalu in June?
Kota Kinabalu June sunrise is 06:15 and sunset is 18:35, with 12h 20min of daylight.
What's the air quality like in Kota Kinabalu in June?
Kota Kinabalu June air quality (AQI) averages 30, rated Good. PM2.5 averages 9μg/m³.
What activities are recommended in Kota Kinabalu in June?
In June, Kota Kinabalu is great for Tunku Abdul Rahman, Mt Kinabalu, Sipadan.
Is June peak season in Kota Kinabalu?
Kota Kinabalu June 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.