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Kota Kinabalu travel guide

Best time to visit

January · February · March

September · High/Low

30° / 24°

September · Index

42/100

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Climate by month

2015–2024 · Open-Meteo

Quick facts

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

Airports

Public holidays 2026

  • 01/01Tahun Baru · New Year's Day
  • 02/01Hari Wilayah Persekutuan · Federal Territory Day
  • 02/17Tahun Baru Cina · Chinese New Year
  • 02/18Tahun Baru Cina (hari kedua) · Chinese New Year (second day)
  • 03/20Hari Raya Aidilfitri
  • 03/21Hari Raya Aidilfitri (hari kedua) · Hari Raya Aidilfitri (second day)
  • 05/01Hari Pekerja · Labour Day
  • 05/27Hari Raya Haji
  • 05/31Hari Wesak · Wesak Day
  • 06/01Hari Keputeraan Yang di-Pertuan Agong · Agong's Birthday
  • 06/16Awal Muharram
  • 08/25Maulidur Rasul · Prophet Muhammad's Birthday
  • 08/31Hari Kebangsaan · National Day
  • 09/16Hari Malaysia · Malaysia Day
  • 11/08Deepavali
  • 12/25Hari Krismas · Christmas Day

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