Kota Kinabalu in December
Find out everything about the water temperature in Kota Kinabalu in December. Average, minimum and maximum recorded temperatures as well as daily temperature in December for the last two years. Compare the current month's sea temperature data with other months of the year.
Water temperature in December
Minimum:
82.4 °F
Average:
85.1 °F
Maximum:
87.0 °F
Sea water temperature in Kota Kinabalu in December
In the city of Kota Kinabalu, the month of December is a great time for swimming. The minimum recorded temperature during this month was 82.4°F on December 31, 2015, with an average temperature being 85.1°F and a maximum temperature reaching 87.0°F on December 14, 2023.
| Date | 10 years average | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 1 | 85.5°F | 86.1°F | 85.0°F |
| Dec 2 | 85.5°F | 85.9°F | 84.9°F |
| Dec 3 | 85.5°F | 85.8°F | 84.9°F |
| Dec 4 | 85.6°F | 85.6°F | 85.1°F |
| Dec 5 | 85.6°F | 85.8°F | 84.6°F |
| Dec 6 | 85.6°F | 85.8°F | 85.3°F |
| Dec 7 | 85.6°F | 85.9°F | 85.6°F |
| Dec 8 | 85.7°F | 85.8°F | 85.6°F |
| Dec 9 | 85.6°F | 85.6°F | 85.5°F |
| Dec 10 | 85.5°F | 86.1°F | 85.2°F |
| Dec 11 | 85.5°F | 85.9°F | 85.1°F |
| Dec 12 | 85.5°F | 86.4°F | 84.8°F |
| Dec 13 | 85.3°F | 86.4°F | 84.7°F |
| Dec 14 | 85.4°F | 87.0°F | 84.5°F |
| Dec 15 | 85.2°F | 86.1°F | 84.5°F |
| Dec 16 | 85.5°F | 86.3°F | 84.5°F |
| Dec 17 | 85.3°F | 85.7°F | 84.7°F |
| Dec 18 | 85.1°F | 85.3°F | 84.5°F |
| Dec 19 | 85.1°F | 85.2°F | 84.4°F |
| Dec 20 | 84.8°F | 84.9°F | 84.4°F |
| Dec 21 | 84.9°F | 85.2°F | 84.8°F |
| Dec 22 | 84.8°F | 85.0°F | 84.6°F |
| Dec 23 | 84.8°F | 84.8°F | 84.4°F |
| Dec 24 | 84.9°F | 85.9°F | 84.3°F |
| Dec 25 | 84.9°F | 85.4°F | 84.2°F |
| Dec 26 | 84.8°F | 85.2°F | 84.1°F |
| Dec 27 | 84.7°F | 85.5°F | 84.0°F |
| Dec 28 | 84.7°F | 85.8°F | 83.9°F |
| Dec 29 | 84.5°F | 85.8°F | 83.7°F |
| Dec 30 | 84.3°F | 85.3°F | 83.5°F |
| Dec 31 | 84.1°F | 85.3°F | 83.2°F |
In Kota Kinabalu, the water temperature is comfortable for swimming all year round.
The warmest water in Kota Kinabalu was recorded on April 28, 2024, reaching a 89.2°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on March 1, 2016, dipping to 78.5°F. The average readings by season are 83.4°F in Winter, 84.9°F in Spring, 86.3°F in Summer, and 85.6°F in Autumn.
December's average temperature is a slight drop from November's average of 85.4°F. In January, the temperature is expected to decrease further, potentially averaging around 83.2°F.