Swimming in Kota Kinabalu in may 2025: Average sea temperature in may and tide times in may 2025

Average sea temperature in Kota Kinabalu in may 2025.

In may, according to seasonal norms, the sea temperature in Kota Kinabalu is:

Minimum: 83°F

Average: 86°F

Maximum: 89°F

Other useful seasonal weather averages in may:

  • Outside temperature: 83°F to 86°F
  • Most common weather: "Moderate rain at times"
  • The wind blows at 17.4mph
  • It rains a total of 12.6in, over 19 day(s).

Should we swim in Kota Kinabalu in may?

Yes! The water temperature in Kota Kinabalu in may is ideal

In may, swimming is ideal on the beaches around Kota Kinabalu! With water reaching 89°F at most and 86°F on average, spending time in the water is very pleasant.

Note also that in may, the climate is tolerable with an average outside temperature of 85°F, 12.5in of precipitation (over 19 days) and 78.45 % humidity.

Water and normal seasonal temperatures in Kota Kinabalu in may

May
Average sea temperature 86°F
Minimum sea temperature 83°F
Maximum sea temperature 89°F
Average outside temperature 85°F
Maximum outside temperature 86°F
Minimum outside temperature 83°F
Wind speed 8.1mph
Wind temperature 83°F
Precipitation 12.6in
Number of days of rain 19 jour(s)
(61%)
Humidity 79%
Visibility in kilometers 9.06km
Cloud cover 35%
Our opinion ideal swimming

Chart of the tides in may 2025

Tide times in may 2025 in Kota Kinabalu

Swim elsewhere in Malaysia in may

City Average T° Max. T° Our opinion
Malacca in may86°F88°Fideal swimming
Penang in may87°F88°Fideal swimming
Batu Pahat in may86°F89°Fideal swimming
Bintulu in may87°F89°Fideal swimming
George Town in may87°F89°Fideal swimming
Johor Bahru in may87°F89°Fideal swimming
Kota Bharu in may87°F88°Fideal swimming
Kuala Terengganu in may86°F88°Fideal swimming
Langkawi Island in may87°F89°Fideal swimming
Pangkor island in may86°F88°Fideal swimming
Sandakan in may86°F88°Fideal swimming
Tawau in may86°F88°Fideal swimming
Tioman Island in may86°F88°Fideal swimming
Perhentian Islands in may87°F88°Fideal swimming
Redang Island in may86°F88°Fideal swimming

Swim in Malaysia in may: sea temperature by city

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