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Kota Kinabalu in November: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Kota Kinabalu in November will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Kota Kinabalu, based on historical data.
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November

Weather in Kota Kinabalu in November 2025

OK Weather
Warm
🌧️
Rainy
If you plan to visit Kota Kinabalu in November, 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 22 rainy days in the month and around 243 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • November is usually the wettest month of the year in Kota Kinabalu;

Average weather

☀️
+30°C
Avg. max. temperature
+23°C
Min.
+33°C
Max.
243 mm
Total precipitation
84%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
0 ☀️
Sunny Days
1 ⛅️
Cloudy
22 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Kota Kinabalu has OK weather in November.

Average temperature in Kota Kinabalu in November

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Kota Kinabalu for November based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +33°C during the day to a minimum of +24°C during the night, the temperature in November averages around +32°C.

The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +32°C to +32°C.

Is Kota Kinabalu warm or cold in November?

Kota Kinabalu is typically warm in November.

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 November is compared to other months in Kota Kinabalu:

Climate in Kota Kinabalu in November

Kota Kinabalu weather looks like this, on average, in November and the surrounding months.
OctoberNovemberDecember
Avg. temperature
+30°C+30°C+30°C
Min. temperature
+23°C+23°C+22°C
Max. temperature
+34°C+33°C+34°C
Rainfall
276 mm243 mm218 mm
Wind
1 m/s1 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
83%84%83%
Air pressure
1009 HPa1008 HPa1009 HPa
Sunny days
000
Cloudy days
112
Rainy days
232224
Snowy days
000

November weather is still as ok as in October. The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +30°C for average maximum temperature during the day. As November arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 276 mm to 243 mm. Humidity rises from 83% to 84%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during November, staying around 1 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 0 sunny days during the month.

December brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Kota Kinabalu in November based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 1 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 November, going from 1 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during November in Kota Kinabalu based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 100% chance of rain on an average day in November, with total rainfall of approximately 236 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 37 mm, which is moderate rain. November is a pretty wet month with over 30 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
November 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 November in Kota Kinabalu?

This is the weather in Kota Kinabalu in November 2024:
1 November
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+32°C
2 November
☀️
+32°C
3 November
🌧️
+32°C
4 November
☀️
+32°C
5 November
☀️
+31°C
6 November
☀️
+31°C
7 November
🌧️
+32°C
8 November
🌧️
+31°C
9 November
☀️
+31°C
10 November
🌧️
+31°C
11 November
☀️
+31°C
12 November
☀️
+32°C
13 November
☀️
+32°C
14 November
☀️
+33°C
15 November
☀️
+33°C
16 November
☀️
+33°C
17 November
🌧️
+30°C
18 November
☀️
+33°C
19 November
☀️
+30°C
20 November
☀️
+31°C
21 November
☀️
+32°C
22 November
☀️
+32°C
23 November
🌧️
+31°C
24 November
☀️
+31°C
25 November
☀️
+31°C
26 November
☀️
+31°C
27 November
🌧️
+31°C
28 November
🌧️
+31°C
29 November
☀️
+32°C
30 November
☀️
+32°C
In November 2024 Kota Kinabalu had 22 sunny days, 0 cloudy days, and 8 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 83%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 62%. The average wind speed was 1 m/s, with a maximum of 6 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Kota Kinabalu climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Kota Kinabalu in November 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 November:

Is November a good time to visit Kota Kinabalu?

It’s always a good time to visit Kota Kinabalu, but the weather is changeable in November, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Kota Kinabalu in November?

November 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 November?

Kota Kinabalu is often rainy in November. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Kota Kinabalu in November?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Kota Kinabalu in November, 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.

Monthly weather in Kota Kinabalu

Source of the data

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.