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Kota Kinabalu in April: weather, sea & travel advice
This month's data profile
Rain shapes the decision
Kota Kinabalu in April is climatically well suited to beach holidays. The average daily high is around 29 °C, and the sea is about 29 °C. With about 17 rainy days it is very wet.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
61/100 · #4
Warmth
#1
Dryness
#3
Sun
#1
Sea warmth
#8
Published best categories: Overall, Beach, Family
Kota Kinabalu · AprilPhoto: Stefan Fussan · CC BY-SA 3.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 29 °C
- Average low
- 23 °C
- Sea
- 29 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 17 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 7 h/day
- Humidity
- 83 %
Climate evidence with direct month comparison
The highlighted row is the selected month. Precipitation total and rainy days are separate monthly averages.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Precipitation mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Sea °C | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March | 28 | 22 | 14 | 113 | 7.1 | 85 | 1.5 | 28 | 71 |
| April (selected) | 29 | 23 | 17 | 142 | 7.4 | 83 | 1.3 | 29 | 61 |
| May | 28 | 24 | 21 | 205 | 6.9 | 84 | 1.3 | 30 | 57 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: April (61/100)
Positive and negative values show the change from the selected month.
| Score Δ | Average high Δ | Average low Δ | Rainy days Δ | Rain Δ | Sun Δ | Humidity Δ | Wind Δ | Sea Δ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March | +10 | -0.6 °C | -1 °C | -3.6 | -28.9 mm | -0.3 h | +1.8 % | +0.2 m/s | -1.7 °C |
| May | -4 | -0.4 °C | +0.6 °C | +3.7 | +63.2 mm | -0.5 h | +1.5 % | ±0 m/s | +0.9 °C |
All twelve months in context
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Kota Kinabalu in April?
The average daily high is around 29 °C, with an average daily low of about 23 °C.
Can you swim in Kota Kinabalu in April?
The sea is about 29 °C (very warm).
Does it rain a lot in Kota Kinabalu in April?
The curated estimate is about 17 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 142 mm for the month. A rainy day does not mean all-day rain.
When is the best time to visit Kota Kinabalu?
By the climate score, January, February, March and April are the strongest months for Kota Kinabalu. For a beach trip: January, February, March and April. April is one of them.