If you plan to visit Kota Kinabalu in March, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +30°C during the day and approximately 1 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 21 rainy days in the month and around 88 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
+21°C
Min.
+34°C
Max.
88 mm
Total precipitation
82%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
1 ☀️
Sunny Days
5 ⛅️
Cloudy
21 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Kota Kinabalu has OK weather in March.
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Average temperature in Kota Kinabalu in March
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Kota Kinabalu for March based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +32°C during the day to a minimum of +23°C during the night, the temperature in March averages around +31°C.
The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +30°C to +30°C.
Is Kota Kinabalu warm or cold in March?
Kota Kinabalu is typically warm in March.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +30°C to +30°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +24°C to +25°C.
It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.
March is one of the coolest months in Kota Kinabalu, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Kota Kinabalu in March
Kota Kinabalu weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
February
March
April
Avg. temperature
+30°C
+30°C
+31°C
Min. temperature
+20°C
+21°C
+23°C
Max. temperature
+33°C
+34°C
+35°C
Rainfall
92 mm
88 mm
117 mm
Wind
1 m/s
1 m/s
1 m/s
Humidity
82%
82%
81%
Air pressure
1009 HPa
1009 HPa
1008 HPa
Sunny days
1
1
0
Cloudy days
6
5
3
Rainy days
19
21
19
Snowy days
0
0
0
March weather is still as ok as in February.The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +30°C for average maximum temperature during the day.As March arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 92 mm to 88 mm.Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 82%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during March, staying around 1 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 1 sunny days during the month.
April brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Kota Kinabalu in March based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 2 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Kota Kinabalu is gradually increasing during March, going from 1 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during March in Kota Kinabalu based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 68% chance of rain on an average day in March, with total rainfall of approximately 112 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 16 mm, which is considered light rain.March is a pretty wet month with over 21 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how March is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, 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 March in Kota Kinabalu?
This is the weather in Kota Kinabalu in March 2024:
1 March
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+30°C
2 March
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+30°C
3 March
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+30°C
4 March
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+30°C
5 March
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+30°C
6 March
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+30°C
7 March
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+29°C
8 March
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+31°C
9 March
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+31°C
10 March
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+31°C
11 March
☀️
+31°C
12 March
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+30°C
13 March
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+30°C
14 March
☀️
+30°C
15 March
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+30°C
16 March
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+30°C
17 March
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+31°C
18 March
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+31°C
19 March
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+32°C
20 March
🌧️
+31°C
21 March
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+30°C
22 March
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+31°C
23 March
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+32°C
24 March
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+31°C
25 March
🌧️
+31°C
26 March
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+30°C
27 March
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+31°C
28 March
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+31°C
29 March
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+31°C
30 March
🌧️
+31°C
31 March
🌧️
+30°C
In March 2024 Kota Kinabalu had 27 sunny days, 0 cloudy days, and 4 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +31°C, with an absolute maximum of +32°C and a minimum of +29°C. The average humidity was 83%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 62%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 5 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in March?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Kota Kinabalu climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Kota Kinabalu in March 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 March:
Is March a good time to visit Kota Kinabalu?
It’s always a good time to visit Kota Kinabalu, but the weather is changeable in March, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Kota Kinabalu in March?
March 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 March?
Kota Kinabalu is often rainy in March. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Kota Kinabalu in March?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Kota Kinabalu in March, 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.
