Malaysia Kota Kinabalu Weather in March — Climate Guide
March in Kota Kinabalu is very-high
March is very-high for Kota Kinabalu.
Dry season starts. Ideal for Mt Kinabalu trek + Sipadan diving.
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Kota Kinabalu March Weather Stats
Avg High
31°C
Avg Low
24°C
Rainy Days
7
90mm total
Sunshine
8h
Daily avg
Humidity
78%
moderate
UV Index
11
Extreme
Wind
10 km/h
Gusts 25
Sea Temp
28°C
swimming
Crowds
Busy
At attractions
March 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 March
March Travel Pros & Cons
Pros
- Dry season starts
- Mt Kinabalu ideal
- Sipadan diving ideal
Cons
- Heat building
March Events & Festivals
- Dry season starts
Kota Kinabalu in March — Full Picture
Dry season starts. Ideal for Mt Kinabalu trek + Sipadan diving.
What to Wear & What to Pack
Tropical light.
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 March Hotel Picks
Frequently Asked Questions
Is March a good time to visit Kota Kinabalu?
Kota Kinabalu in March is very-high. Tourist crowds are busy and flight/hotel prices are shoulder.
What's the average temperature in Kota Kinabalu in March?
Kota Kinabalu March averages a high of 31°C and a low of 24°C.
Does it rain much in Kota Kinabalu in March?
Kota Kinabalu March averages 90mm of rainfall over about 7 rainy days.
What should I wear in Kota Kinabalu in March?
Tropical light.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Kota Kinabalu in March?
Kota Kinabalu March sunrise is 06:25 and sunset is 18:30, with 12h 5min of daylight.
What's the air quality like in Kota Kinabalu in March?
Kota Kinabalu March air quality (AQI) averages 30, rated Good. PM2.5 averages 9μg/m³.
What activities are recommended in Kota Kinabalu in March?
In March, Kota Kinabalu is great for Tunku Abdul Rahman, Mt Kinabalu, Sipadan.
Is March peak season in Kota Kinabalu?
Kota Kinabalu March 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.