Sabah, Malaysia
Kinarut
Kinarut is a small town in Sabah, Malaysia, close to the sea. It has a population of about 15,716. The climate is classified as tropical rainforest (Köppen Af), with .
Now28°C
Best timeJan–Mar
Population15,716
Local time16:46
5.82° N, 116.05° EElevation 9 mUTC+8 · Malaysia Time
October: high / low29° / 25°
Rain this month338mm
Sea this month30°
Best timeJan–Mar
Best: Jan–Mar. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Kinarut at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:02 · 17:5811 h 56 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon98% · Moonrise 18:53Next holiday8 NovemberDiwaliNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJan–Mar
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month30°C
Average high in May
Coolest month24°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthDecember
213 mm of rain
Driest monthFebruary
104 mm of rain
Warmest sea30°C
June
Weather in Kinarut
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
28°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 6 km/h · humidity 84%
Today27 Oct31°25°2.4 mm
Wed28 Oct31°25°1.8 mm
Thu29 Oct32°25°2.4 mm
Fri30 Oct30°24°6.4 mm
Sat31 Oct29°25°8.5 mm
Sun1 Nov30°24°10.7 mm
Mon2 Nov30°24°2.8 mm
Tue3 Nov29°24°4.9 mm
Wed4 Nov28°24°8.1 mm
Thu5 Nov30°24°1.7 mm
When to go to Kinarut
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 45 | 46 | 46 | 43 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 37 | 40 | 43 |
| High | 28° | 28° | 29° | 29° | 30° | 30° | 29° | 30° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 28° |
| Low | 24° | 24° | 25° | 25° | 26° | 26° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° |
| Rain (mm) | 160 | 104 | 130 | 180 | 291 | 270 | 276 | 256 | 290 | 338 | 287 | 213 |
| Wet days | 25 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 29 |
| Sea | 28° | 27° | 28° | 29° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 29° | 29° |
What's on in Kinarut
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Kinarut
Outdoors around Kinarut
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
De Borneo Water ParkWater parks
1.1 kmLok Kawi Wildlife ParkZoos
2.7 kmKinabalu Golf ClubGolf courses
3.4 kmLintas Driving RangeGolf courses
3.4 kmScuba JunkieDive site
18 kmDiverse Borneo Sdn. Bhd.Dive site
18 kmDiverse Borneo Sdn. Bhd.Dive site
19 kmNature around Kinarut
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Malaysia seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Kinarut
Earthquakes around Kinarut
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 19508magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record3within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.1Kota Belud 58 km ↑2026 · 118 km
6.1Kudat 11 km ←1951 · 139 km
6.0Kampung Kundassang 3 km ←2015 · 58 km
5.5Kota Kinabalu 57 km ↖2023 · 72 km
Tropical storms · Kinarut
Towns and villages around Kinarut
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Kampung Lhasa0.6 kmKapakuan0.8 kmKampung Laut0.8 kmKampung Sunag1 kmKampung Sambai1.1 kmKampung Baharu1.2 kmKampung Karang1.5 kmKampung Limputang1.7 kmKampung Punsan2.2 kmKampung Labak2.4 kmKampung Tampasak2.4 kmKampung Kihi2.6 kmKampung Kelapa2.6 kmKampung Mouk3.4 kmKampung Limputong3.7 kmPeranggi4.2 kmTinindot4.7 kmKawang6.5 kmKampung Tenaki Kawang7 kmKampung Himpangno7.1 kmKampung Kaiduan7.4 kmTabilong7.4 kmKampung Dompon7.9 kmKampong Malingan9.4 kmBubuon10 kmGopo10 kmKampung Papar10 kmKampung Marahang10 kmKampung Mandalipau11 kmKampong Melinsun11 kmKampong Pangalat Besar12 kmKampung Kogopon13 kmKampong Puluan13 kmKambijaan14 kmBaun15 kmPangalat Kechil15 kmKampong Paluan15 kmKampung Manggis15 km
Kinarut from above
Around Kinarut29 places to see, do and reach nearby
Tunku Abdul Rahman National ParkNature17 kmPapar RiverNature17 kmEverett ReefNature6.0 kmGaya IslandNature22 kmPulau ManukanNature17 kmSulug IslandNature16 kmMamutik islandNature16 kmTanjung Aru BeachNature14 kmMount AlabMountain35 kmMount WakidMountain36 kmBukit TerianMountain20 kmBukit SuvaangMountain36 kmScuba JunkieDive site18 kmDiverse Borneo Sdn. Bhd.Dive site18 kmDiverse Borneo Sdn. Bhd.Dive site19 kmKinarut MansionMuseum5.0 kmPogunon Community MuseumMuseum15 kmTun Datu Mustapha MemorialMuseum8.6 kmKinarutStation0.3 kmKawangStation6.4 kmPutatanStation7.8 kmPublic boat to island villages 3 rmFerry port18 kmWater Taxi and Boat TransportFerry port18 kmKota KinabaluPlace17 kmPutatanPlace12 kmDonggongonPlace11 kmPaparPlace16 kmInanamPlace21 kmPetagasPlace9.8 km
Getting to Kinarut
Kota Kinabalu International AirportBKI
12 kmLabuan AirportLBU
106 kmBrunei International AirportBWN
158 kmKinarutRailway station
0.3 kmKawangRailway station
6.4 kmPutatanRailway station
7.8 kmPublic boat to island villages 3 rmFerry port
18 kmWater Taxi and Boat TransportFerry port
18 kmPlaces near Kinarut
Places with a climate like Kinarut
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Kinarut?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and March offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Kinarut.
What is the hottest month in Kinarut?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 26°C.
What is the coldest month in Kinarut?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the rainiest month in Kinarut?
December is the wettest month with about 213 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Kinarut?
The sea is warmest in June at about 30°C and coolest in February at about 27°C.