Weather in Kota Kinabalu for May 2025
In general, the average temperature in Kota Kinabalu at the beginning of May is 29 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to slightly decrease, reaching an average of 28.7 °C by the end of May.
Kota Kinabalu experiences an exceptionally high level of rainfall in May, with more than 24 rainy days on average.
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Kota Kinabalu in May average weather
Mon. | Tue. | Wed. | Thu. | Fri. | Sat. | Sun. |
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1 29° | 2 29° | 3 29° | 4 29° | |||
5 29° | 6 29° | 7 29° | 8 29° | 9 29° | 10 30° | 11 30° |
12 30° | 13 30° | 14 29° | 15 29° | 16 30° | 17 29° | 18 29° |
19 29° | 20 30° | 21 30° | 22 30° | 23 29° | 24 29° | 25 29° |
26 29° | 27 29° | 28 29° | 29 26° | 30 30° | 31 29° |
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Temperatures trend during May in Kota Kinabalu
May weather day by day
Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | UV | More |
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1 May | Light rain shower | 29° /26° | 9.9 mm | 6 | |
2 May | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 29° /26° | 10.7 mm | 6 | |
3 May | Light rain shower | 29° /26° | 15.6 mm | 6 | |
4 May | Patchy rain possible | 29° /26° | 3.4 mm | 6 | |
5 May | Patchy rain possible | 29° /25° | 3.2 mm | 6 | |
6 May | Patchy rain possible | 29° /25° | 3.4 mm | 6 | |
7 May | Light rain shower | 29° /25° | 6.3 mm | 6 | |
8 May | Patchy rain possible | 29° /25° | 7.8 mm | 6 | |
9 May | Patchy rain possible | 29° /25° | 4.8 mm | 6 | |
10 May | Patchy rain possible | 30° /25° | 0.3 mm | 7 | |
11 May | Patchy rain possible | 30° /26° | 0.5 mm | 7 | |
12 May | Light rain shower | 30° /26° | 11.5 mm | 7 | |
13 May | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 30° /26° | 13.8 mm | 6 | |
14 May | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 29° /26° | 18.2 mm | 6 | |
15 May | Light rain shower | 29° /26° | 15.2 mm | 6 | |
16 May | Light rain shower | 30° /26° | 14.1 mm | 7 | |
17 May | Light rain shower | 29° /26° | 4.2 mm | 6 | |
18 May | Patchy rain possible | 29° /26° | 9.6 mm | 6 | |
19 May | Patchy light drizzle | 29° /26° | 9.3 mm | 6 | |
20 May | Patchy light drizzle | 30° /26° | 5.9 mm | 7 | |
21 May | Light rain shower | 30° /26° | 5.8 mm | 7 | |
22 May | Patchy light drizzle | 30° /26° | 7.5 mm | 7 | |
23 May | Patchy light rain with thunder | 29° /26° | 10.6 mm | 6 | |
24 May | Light rain shower | 29° /25° | 16.2 mm | 6 | |
25 May | Patchy rain possible | 29° /26° | 4.4 mm | 6 | |
26 May | Patchy rain possible | 29° /26° | 6.3 mm | 6 | |
27 May | Light rain shower | 29° /26° | 18.1 mm | 6 | |
28 May | Patchy rain possible | 29° /26° | 0.8 mm | 6 | |
29 May | Light rain shower | 26° /25° | 6.9 mm | 6 | |
30 May | Patchy rain possible | 30° /25° | 0.7 mm | 7 | |
31 May | Patchy rain possible | 29° /26° | 2.7 mm | 6 | |
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Kota Kinabalu in May - FAQ
What to pack to Kota Kinabalu in May?
As you prepare for your trip to Kota Kinabalu in May, 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 May, 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
- Sandals/Flip-flops: Comfortable for warm climates
- 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
May rainfall patterns in Kota Kinabalu
UV exposure in Kota Kinabalu during May
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