Monthly weather scores combine temperatures, sunshine, rain, and comfort signals to highlight when Kota Kinabaluis at its most inviting, and when the weather is least cooperative.
Back to weather detailsOverall score 34.7%
Overall score 28.0%
A simple average of the Heat Seeker, Mild Moderate, and Sun And Dry scores.
The tables below rank months by score. Each month includes the long-term weather inputs behind the score: daytime and nighttime temperature, sunshine, rain, rainy-day share, humidity, wind, day length, and the score components for this travel style.
Monthly score trend
This chart shows how the score changes through the year, so the top and omitted months below have context.
Top months to visit
Higher scores mean months that better match this travel style.
1. March
Score 34.7%
2. April
Score 34.7%
3. February
Score 32.7%
Top months to omit
Lower scores mean months where the weather is least aligned with this travel style.
1. December
Score 28.0%
2. October
Score 28.3%
3. January
Score 28.7%
Heat Seeker Score is a composite score designed for those who crave hot, sunny weather with minimal rainfall. It prioritizes high temperatures and abundant sunshine.
The tables below rank months by score. Each month includes the long-term weather inputs behind the score: daytime and nighttime temperature, sunshine, rain, rainy-day share, humidity, wind, day length, and the score components for this travel style.
Monthly score trend
This chart shows how the score changes through the year, so the top and omitted months below have context.
Top months to visit
Higher scores mean months that better match this travel style.
1. April
Score 50.0%
2. March
Score 49.0%
3. May
Score 49.0%
Top months to omit
Lower scores mean months where the weather is least aligned with this travel style.
1. January
Score 43.0%
2. December
Score 43.0%
3. October
Score 44.0%
Mild Moderate Score is designed for those who prefer comfortable, temperate weather conditions. It favors moderate temperatures and balanced weather patterns.
The tables below rank months by score. Each month includes the long-term weather inputs behind the score: daytime and nighttime temperature, sunshine, rain, rainy-day share, humidity, wind, day length, and the score components for this travel style.
Monthly score trend
This chart shows how the score changes through the year, so the top and omitted months below have context.
Top months to visit
Higher scores mean months that better match this travel style.
1. March
Score 6.0%
2. February
Score 5.0%
3. April
Score 5.0%
Top months to omit
Lower scores mean months where the weather is least aligned with this travel style.
1. June
Score 0.0%
2. September
Score 0.0%
3. October
Score 0.0%
Sun And Dry Score maximizes sun exposure and minimizes all forms of precipitation. Temperature is secondary, preferring mild-to-warm conditions.
The tables below rank months by score. Each month includes the long-term weather inputs behind the score: daytime and nighttime temperature, sunshine, rain, rainy-day share, humidity, wind, day length, and the score components for this travel style.
Monthly score trend
This chart shows how the score changes through the year, so the top and omitted months below have context.
Top months to visit
Higher scores mean months that better match this travel style.
1. March
Score 49.0%
2. April
Score 49.0%
3. February
Score 47.0%
Top months to omit
Lower scores mean months where the weather is least aligned with this travel style.
1. October
Score 41.0%
2. December
Score 41.0%
3. January
Score 42.0%