Last updated: March 2, 2024
The weather in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia, during May is characterized by an average temperature of 28°C (83°F). Highs can soar to 31°C (88°F), while lows may dip to 26°C (78°F). Typically, the humidity level in Kota Kinabalu throughout May hovers around 85%.
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In May, Kota Kinabalu averages 181 mm (7.1 inches) of rainfall, typically over the course of 25 rainy days. The month enjoys an average of 12 hours 22 minutes of daylight, with the sun shining for approximately 9 hours 20 minutes each day. Additionally, there is a 12% probability of sunny days during this period.
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In May, the UV Index in Kota Kinabalu reaches a maximum of 14, indicating a level of Extreme exposure. The most intense UV radiation typically occurs between 12:00 and 14:00, during which unprotected skin may burn in as little as 10 minutes.
| 07:00 | 08:00 | 09:00 | 10:00 | 11:00 | 12:00 | 13:00 | 14:00 | 15:00 | 16:00 | 17:00 | 18:00 | 19:00 | |
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| UVI | 1 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Exposure | Low | Moderate | High | VeryHigh | Extreme | VeryHigh | High | Moderate | Low | ||||
| Time to burn | 45 min | 30 min | 25 min | 15 min | 10 min | 15 min | 25 min | 30 min | 45 min | ||||