April weather forecast
Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

Transiting from March, April ushers in a period of significantly higher volume rainfall for Kota Kinabalu. With an average of 114mm (4.49") rain, April is typically not as rainfall-rich as most other months. The daily temperatures keep increasing, attaining some of the highest values during the year. Despite increased rainfall, plenty of sunlight hours ensure opportunities for sightseeing and outdoor activities. Also, the UV index consistently hits the maximum level alerting visitors to take adequate sun protection measures.

Temperature

April, noted for its average high-temperature of 32.2°C (90°F) and an average low-temperature of 24.1°C (75.4°F), is considered the warmest month in Kota Kinabalu.

Rainfall

In Kota Kinabalu, during April, the rain falls for 8 days and regularly aggregates up to 114mm (4.49") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 140 rainfall days, and 2547mm (100.28") of precipitation is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In Kota Kinabalu, the average seawater temperature in April is 28.6°C (83.5°F).
Note: For any water activity, surface water temperatures between 25°C (77°F) and 29°C (84.2°F) are considered as excellent and extremely pleasant for lengthened periods.

Daylight

In Kota Kinabalu, the average length of the day in April is 12h and 15min.
On the first day of April, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 6:24 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:02 am and sunset at 6:22 pm +08.

Sunshine

With an average of 8.2h of sunshine, April has the most sunshine of the year in Kota Kinabalu.

UV index

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 12, are months with the highest UV index in Kota Kinabalu. January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 12, are months with the lowest UV index in Kota Kinabalu. A UV Index of 11, and more, symbolizes an excessive health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In April, the UV index of 12 transforms into the following advice:
Implement all key precautions. Warding off sun damage is critical. Stay out of direct sunlight between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide complete protection. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Even if it's cloudy, generously apply and frequently reapply a sunscreen with no less than a 30 sun protection factor after each swim or outdoor exercise. Alert! UV radiation becomes sharper due to reflections from sand and water.