Weather in Kota Kinabalu for August 2025
In general, the average temperature in Kota Kinabalu at the beginning of August is 28 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to slightly decrease, reaching an average of 27.7 °C by the end of August.
Kota Kinabalu experiences an exceptionally high level of rainfall in August, with more than 24 rainy days on average.
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Kota Kinabalu in August average weather
Mon. | Tue. | Wed. | Thu. | Fri. | Sat. | Sun. |
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1 28° | 2 27° | 3 27° | ||||
4 28° | 5 29° | 6 29° | 7 28° | 8 28° | 9 28° | 10 29° |
11 28° | 12 28° | 13 28° | 14 29° | 15 29° | 16 29° | 17 28° |
18 29° | 19 29° | 20 29° | 21 28° | 22 28° | 23 27° | 24 27° |
25 28° | 26 28° | 27 27° | 28 28° | 29 27° | 30 28° | 31 28° |
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Temperatures trend during August in Kota Kinabalu
August weather day by day
Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | UV | More |
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1 Aug. | Light rain shower | 28° /25° | 17.1 mm | 6 | |
2 Aug. | Light rain shower | 27° /25° | 22.2 mm | 6 | |
3 Aug. | Patchy rain possible | 27° /24° | 2.2 mm | 6 | |
4 Aug. | Patchy rain possible | 28° /25° | 2.7 mm | 6 | |
5 Aug. | Patchy rain possible | 29° /25° | 1.3 mm | 6 | |
6 Aug. | Patchy light drizzle | 29° /25° | 6.7 mm | 6 | |
7 Aug. | Light rain shower | 28° /25° | 11.2 mm | 6 | |
8 Aug. | Light rain shower | 28° /25° | 3.3 mm | 6 | |
9 Aug. | Light rain shower | 28° /25° | 5 mm | 6 | |
10 Aug. | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 29° /26° | 15 mm | 6 | |
11 Aug. | Light rain shower | 28° /25° | 7.1 mm | 6 | |
12 Aug. | Patchy light drizzle | 28° /25° | 4.6 mm | 6 | |
13 Aug. | Light rain shower | 28° /25° | 4.6 mm | 6 | |
14 Aug. | Patchy rain possible | 29° /25° | 3.8 mm | 6 | |
15 Aug. | Patchy rain possible | 29° /25° | 5.4 mm | 6 | |
16 Aug. | Light rain shower | 29° /25° | 4.6 mm | 6 | |
17 Aug. | Light rain shower | 28° /25° | 10.9 mm | 6 | |
18 Aug. | Patchy rain possible | 29° /25° | 0.5 mm | 6 | |
19 Aug. | Light rain shower | 29° /26° | 4.9 mm | 6 | |
20 Aug. | Light rain shower | 29° /25° | 4.9 mm | 6 | |
21 Aug. | Light rain shower | 28° /26° | 2.5 mm | 6 | |
22 Aug. | Light rain shower | 28° /25° | 14.2 mm | 6 | |
23 Aug. | Light rain shower | 27° /24° | 28.6 mm | 6 | |
24 Aug. | Light rain shower | 27° /24° | 22.8 mm | 6 | |
25 Aug. | Light rain shower | 28° /24° | 9.4 mm | 6 | |
26 Aug. | Light rain shower | 28° /25° | 16.8 mm | 6 | |
27 Aug. | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 27° /24° | 23.8 mm | 6 | |
28 Aug. | Patchy rain possible | 28° /25° | 0.9 mm | 6 | |
29 Aug. | Light rain shower | 27° /24° | 10 mm | 6 | |
30 Aug. | Light rain shower | 28° /23° | 9.6 mm | 6 | |
31 Aug. | Light rain shower | 28° /25° | 3.6 mm | 6 | |
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Kota Kinabalu in August - FAQ
What to pack to Kota Kinabalu in August?
As you prepare for your trip to Kota Kinabalu in August, it's important to consider the typical weather patterns for the time of year. Below is a carefully tailored packing list to ensure that your time in Kota Kinabalu, during August, is comfortable and enjoyable, regardless of the weather conditions.
- Clothing
- Lightweight Clothing: T-shirts, blouses, shorts, skirts
- Rain Gear: Lightweight, waterproof clothing
- Footwear
- Waterproof Shoes
- Accessories
- Sunglasses: For sun protection
- Sun Hats: Wide-brimmed hats for sun protection in warm weather
- Umbrellas/Raincoats: For rainy days
- Personal Items
- Sunscreen: High SPF for sunny destinations
- Lip Balm with SPF: To protect against chapped lips
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