Question 1

Is Kota Kinabalu safe to visit?

Accepted Answer

Travelia rates Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia “safe”, following US State Department and UK FCDO travel advisories.

Question 2

What is the sea temperature in Kota Kinabalu in July?

Accepted Answer

The sea off Kota Kinabalu averages about 30°C in July.

Question 3

When is the best time to visit Kota Kinabalu?

Accepted Answer

Kota Kinabalu is warmest in Apr and driest in Mar; mild (18–28°C) months are Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec.

Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Avg °C	26	26	27	28	28	27	27	27	27	27	27	26
Sea °C	28	27	28	29	30	30	30	30	30	30	29	29
Rain (days)	146	89	82	142	255	255	241	242	255	255	255	243

Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

Climate by month