Water temperature in Kota Kinabalu in May
Is it warm enough to swim in Kota Kinabalu in May? Average water temperature in Kota Kinabalu in May is 30.3°C and therefore suitable for comfortable swimming. The warmest sea in Kota Kinabalu in May is 31.7°C, and the coldest is 28.7°C. Average high air temperature in Kota Kinabalu in May is 32°C, and average low temperature is 24°C. To find out the sea temperature today and in the coming days, go to Current sea temperature in Kota Kinabalu
Changes water temperature in Kota Kinabalu in May 2025, 2024
To get an accurate forecast for the water temperature in Kota Kinabalu for any chosen month, compare two years within a 10 year range using the chart below. In addition to the sea water temperature in Kota Kinabalu, the selected years in the table also show the values of the maximum and minimum temperatures on each of the days of May.
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| Day | 2025 | 2024 | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 May | 30.2°C | 31.3°C | 29.2°C | 31.3°C |
| 2 May | 30°C | 31°C | 29.1°C | 31°C |
| 3 May | 30.2°C | 30.8°C | 29.1°C | 30.8°C |
| 4 May | 30°C | 30.8°C | 29.4°C | 30.8°C |
| 5 May | 30.1°C | 31.3°C | 29.4°C | 31.3°C |
| 6 May | 30°C | 30.9°C | 29.3°C | 31.1°C |
| 7 May | 31.3°C | 31°C | 29.4°C | 31.3°C |
| 8 May | 31.3°C | 30.9°C | 29.4°C | 31.3°C |
| 9 May | 31.1°C | 31.2°C | 29.4°C | 31.2°C |
| 10 May | 30.9°C | 31.3°C | 29.4°C | 31.3°C |
| 11 May | 30.8°C | 31.1°C | 29.5°C | 31.1°C |
| 12 May | 30.8°C | 31.7°C | 29°C | 31.7°C |
| 13 May | 30.7°C | 31.4°C | 29.2°C | 31.4°C |
| 14 May | 30.7°C | 31.1°C | 29°C | 31.3°C |
| 15 May | 30.7°C | 31°C | 29°C | 31°C |
| Day | 2025 | 2024 | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 May | 30.6°C | 31.5°C | 28.7°C | 31.5°C |
| 17 May | 30.5°C | 31.4°C | 28.8°C | 31.4°C |
| 18 May | 30.5°C | 31.2°C | 28.8°C | 31.2°C |
| 19 May | 30.5°C | 31.5°C | 29.4°C | 31.5°C |
| 20 May | 30.4°C | 31.3°C | 29.6°C | 31.3°C |
| 21 May | 30.6°C | 31.5°C | 29.7°C | 31.5°C |
| 22 May | 30.3°C | 31.3°C | 29.4°C | 31.3°C |
| 23 May | 30.6°C | 31.3°C | 29.5°C | 31.3°C |
| 24 May | 30.6°C | 31.3°C | 29.5°C | 31.3°C |
| 25 May | 30.7°C | 31.4°C | 29.6°C | 31.4°C |
| 26 May | 30.7°C | 31.3°C | 29.7°C | 31.5°C |
| 27 May | 30.6°C | 31°C | 29.5°C | 31.3°C |
| 28 May | 30.5°C | 30.9°C | 29.3°C | 31.2°C |
| 29 May | 30.3°C | 30.7°C | 29.3°C | 31°C |
| 30 May | 30.3°C | 30.2°C | 29.1°C | 31.2°C |
| 31 May | 30.5°C | 31.4°C | 29.3°C | 31.4°C |
Average water temperature in Kota Kinabalu in May over a decade
| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 |
| 30.8°C | 30.6°C | 30.1°C | 30.6°C | 30.7°C |
| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
| 30.3°C | 30.2°C | 30.6°C | 31.2°C | 30.5°C |
Kota Kinabalu sea state in May
Chart comparing the height of waves in Kota Kinabalu in May over the past years. The red line indicates the height of the waves when swimming in the sea is prohibited. To view the current sea conditions, click on the graph.
Weather and climate in Kota Kinabalu in May
This data display average monthly climate indicators in Kota Kinabalu in May based on our historical weather readings over a period of ten years. In addition to temperature, we include data on the number of rainy and sunny days so you can have all the information about your destination before your trip
- Average HIGH temperature32°C
- Average LOW temperature24°C
- Average rainfall days12 days
- Average rainfall8.5''/216mm
- Average daylight12h
- Average sunshine7.4h
- Average UV index12
Kota Kinabalu water temperature during other months:
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