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Kota Kinabalu travel guide

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Kota Kinabalu travel guide

Best time to visit January·February·MarchNovember 32°/24°

Where to stay: top pick by area

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Flights to Kota Kinabalu

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Top tours & tickets in Kota Kinabalu

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When to visit Kota Kinabalu: month by month

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What is Comfort?

Rainy days = average days a month with 1 mm+ of rain · Comfort = 0–100 score from daytime highs (best at 18–28°C) and rainy days

Kota Kinabalu travel facts

Quick facts

Currency
MYR (RM)
Plug
G
Voltage
240V/50Hz
Driving
left
Emergency
999
Tipping
optional
Tap water
boil first

Airports

Public holidays 2026

  • January1New Year's Day
  • February1Federal Territory Day
  • February17Chinese New Year
  • February18Chinese New Year (second day)
  • March20Hari Raya Aidilfitri
  • March21Hari Raya Aidilfitri (second day)
  • May1Labour Day
  • May27Hari Raya Haji
  • May31Wesak Day
  • June1Agong's Birthday
  • June16Awal Muharram
  • August25Prophet Muhammad's Birthday
  • August31National Day
  • September16Malaysia Day
  • November8Deepavali
  • December25Christmas DayNext up

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