Weather in Kota Kinabalu for January 2025
The forecast for the next days in Kota Kinabalu predicts temperatures to be around 27 °C, close to the historical average.
In general, the average temperature in Kota Kinabalu at the beginning of January is 27.6 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to slightly increase, reaching an average of 28 °C by the end of January.
Kota Kinabalu experiences heavy rainfall in January, with over 20 rainy days and an average total precipitation 84.5 mm.
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Kota Kinabalu in January average weather
| Mon. | Tue. | Wed. | Thu. | Fri. | Sat. | Sun. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1  28° | 2 26° | 3 28° | 4 26° | 5 28° | ||
| 6  29° | 7 28° | 8 28° | 9 28° | 10 28° | 11 29° | 12 28° |
| 13 28° | 14 28° | 15 27° | 16 28° | 17 27° | 18 27° | 19 28° |
| 20 27° | 21 27° | 22 27° | 23 27° | 24 28° | 25 28° | 26 28° |
| 27 28° | 28 28° | 29 28° | 30 28° | 31 28° |
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Temperatures trend during January in Kota Kinabalu
January weather day by day
| Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | UV | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 28° /25° | 4.4 mm | 6 | |
| 2 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 26° /25° | 1.4 mm | 5 | |
| 3 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 28° /24° | 1.6 mm | 6 | |
| 4 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 26° /25° | 1.3 mm | 5 | |
| 5 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 28° /25° | 0.3 mm | 6 | |
| 6 Jan. | Patchy light drizzle | 29° /25° | 3 mm | 6 | |
| 7 Jan. | Light rain shower | 28° /25° | 5.5 mm | 6 | |
| 8 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 28° /25° | 0.6 mm | 6 | |
| 9 Jan. | Light rain shower | 28° /25° | 1.2 mm | 6 | |
| 10 Jan. | Patchy light drizzle | 28° /25° | 1.2 mm | 6 | |
| 11 Jan. | Patchy light rain | 29° /25° | 5.2 mm | 6 | |
| 12 Jan. | Light rain shower | 28° /25° | 5.2 mm | 6 | |
| 13 Jan. | Light rain shower | 28° /25° | 5.5 mm | 6 | |
| 14 Jan. | Light rain shower | 28° /25° | 5.2 mm | 6 | |
| 15 Jan. | Light rain shower | 27° /25° | 6.8 mm | 6 | |
| 16 Jan. | Patchy light drizzle | 28° /25° | 2.1 mm | 6 | |
| 17 Jan. | Light rain shower | 27° /24° | 4.1 mm | 6 | |
| 18 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 27° /24° | 4.9 mm | 6 | |
| 19 Jan. | Light rain shower | 28° /25° | 2.4 mm | 6 | |
| 20 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 27° /24° | 1.6 mm | 6 | |
| 21 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 27° /25° | 2.9 mm | 6 | |
| 22 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 27° /24° | 0.2 mm | 6 | |
| 23 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 27° /25° | 4.1 mm | 6 | |
| 24 Jan. | Patchy light drizzle | 28° /25° | 4.6 mm | 6 | |
| 25 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 28° /24° | 2.3 mm | 6 | |
| 26 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 28° /24° | 0.1 mm | 6 | |
| 27 Jan. | Patchy light rain | 28° /24° | 3.4 mm | 6 | |
| 28 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 28° /24° | 0.1 mm | 6 | |
| 29 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 28° /23° | 0 mm | 6 | |
| 30 Jan. | Patchy light drizzle | 28° /24° | 1.5 mm | 6 | |
| 31 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 28° /25° | 2.4 mm | 6 | |
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Kota Kinabalu in January - FAQ
What to pack to Kota Kinabalu in January?
As you prepare for your trip to Kota Kinabalu in January, 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 January, 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
January rainfall patterns in Kota Kinabalu
UV exposure in Kota Kinabalu during January
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