If you plan to visit Kota Kinabalu in December, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +30°C during the day and approximately 0 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 24 rainy days in the month and around 218 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+30°C
Avg. max. temperature
+22°C
Min.
+34°C
Max.
218 mm
Total precipitation
83%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
0 ☀️
Sunny Days
2 ⛅️
Cloudy
24 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Kota Kinabalu has OK weather in December.
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Average temperature in Kota Kinabalu in December
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Kota Kinabalu for December based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +33°C during the day to a minimum of +25°C during the night, the temperature in December averages around +32°C.
The average maximum temperature goes up 25% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +30°C to +32°C.
Is Kota Kinabalu warm or cold in December?
Kota Kinabalu is typically warm in December.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +30°C to +30°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +25°C to +25°C.
It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.
Take a look at how December is compared to other months in Kota Kinabalu:
Climate in Kota Kinabalu in December
Kota Kinabalu weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
November
December
January
Avg. temperature
+30°C
+30°C
+30°C
Min. temperature
+23°C
+22°C
+20°C
Max. temperature
+33°C
+34°C
+34°C
Rainfall
243 mm
218 mm
161 mm
Wind
1 m/s
1 m/s
1 m/s
Humidity
84%
83%
83%
Air pressure
1008 HPa
1009 HPa
1009 HPa
Sunny days
0
0
0
Cloudy days
1
2
5
Rainy days
22
24
24
Snowy days
0
0
0
December weather is still as ok as in November.The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +30°C for average maximum temperature during the day.As December arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 243 mm to 218 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 84% to 83%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during December, staying around 1 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 0 sunny days during the month.
January brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Kota Kinabalu in December based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 1 m/s getting up to 3 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Kota Kinabalu is gradually increasing during December, going from 1 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during December in Kota Kinabalu based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 90% chance of rain on an average day in December, with total rainfall of approximately 306 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 106 mm, which is considered heavy rain.December is a pretty wet month with over 28 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
December is one of the rainiest months in Kota Kinabalu, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Kota Kinabalu wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 74% chance of precipitation and 276 mm of rainfall per day. March, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 68% chance of precipitation and 88 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last December in Kota Kinabalu?
This is the weather in Kota Kinabalu in December 2024:
1 December
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+30°C
2 December
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+32°C
3 December
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+32°C
4 December
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+31°C
5 December
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+31°C
6 December
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+31°C
7 December
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+32°C
8 December
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+30°C
9 December
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+32°C
10 December
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+32°C
11 December
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+31°C
12 December
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+32°C
13 December
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+32°C
14 December
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+32°C
15 December
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+31°C
16 December
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+32°C
17 December
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+33°C
18 December
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+32°C
19 December
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+31°C
20 December
🌧️
+32°C
21 December
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+32°C
22 December
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+32°C
23 December
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+32°C
24 December
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+32°C
25 December
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+30°C
26 December
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+32°C
27 December
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+32°C
28 December
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+32°C
29 December
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+32°C
30 December
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+33°C
31 December
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+32°C
In December 2024 Kota Kinabalu had 27 sunny days, 0 cloudy days, and 4 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +32°C, with an absolute maximum of +33°C and a minimum of +30°C. The average humidity was 81%, with a maximum of 94% and a minimum of 58%. The average wind speed was 1 m/s, with a maximum of 5 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in December?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Kota Kinabalu climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Kota Kinabalu in December has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1984 (+29°C) and the highest in 2019 (+32°C). The driest year was 2002 with only 967 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2024 with 3187 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Kota Kinabalu in December:
Is December a good time to visit Kota Kinabalu?
It’s always a good time to visit Kota Kinabalu, but the weather is changeable in December, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Kota Kinabalu in December?
December is warm in Kota Kinabalu. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.
Is Kota Kinabalu rainy in December?
Kota Kinabalu is often rainy in December. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Kota Kinabalu in December?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Kota Kinabalu in December, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
Other cities in Malaysia
Check out the weather for other cities in Malaysia.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Kota Kinabalu, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.
