Best Time to Visit Mount Kinabalu for Hiking – February Scores 45/100

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Outdoor activities Potential

45/100

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Based on optimal climate

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February, March, April

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23°C – 24°C

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Outdoor activities conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Mount Kinabalu

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
January	30Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.	23°	27°	203	19.9	94%	wet
February	45Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	23°	26°	151	15	96%	wet
March	45Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	23°	27°	133	13.5	93%	shoulder
April	43Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	24°	28°	146	13.9	93%	shoulder
May	30Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.	24°	28°	224	18.2	92%	wet
June	30Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.	23°	27°	236	19	90%	wet
July	30Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.	23°	27°	243	20.6	89%	wet
August	30Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.	23°	27°	276	21.7	89%	wet
September	30Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.	23°	27°	229	21.9	90%	wet
October	30Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.	23°	27°	321	25.3	92%	wet
November	30Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.	23°	27°	275	25.1	94%	wet
December	30Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.	23°	27°	296	23.6	93%	wet