Sabah, Malaysia
Kota Belud
Kota Belud is a small town in Sabah, Malaysia, close to the sea. It has a population of about 12,825. The climate is classified as tropical rainforest (Köppen Af), with .
Now26°C
Best timeJan–Mar
Population12,825
Local time23:16
6.35° N, 116.43° EElevation 31 mUTC+8 · Malaysia Time
Postal codes89157–89159October: high / low29° / 24°
Rain this month237mm
Sea this month29°
Best timeJan–Mar
Best: Jan–Mar. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Kota Belud at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:01 · 17:5811 h 57 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous85% · Moonrise 15:39Next 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 August
Coolest month24°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthDecember
262 mm of rain
Driest monthFebruary
112 mm of rain
Warmest sea30°C
June
Weather in Kota Belud
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
26°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 3 km/h · humidity 81%
Today22 Oct31°27°1 mm
Fri23 Oct29°26°7.1 mm
Sat24 Oct28°25°4.3 mm
Sun25 Oct29°25°16.7 mm
Mon26 Oct29°26°28.1 mm
Tue27 Oct29°26°17.9 mm
Wed28 Oct27°26°4.9 mm
Thu29 Oct29°26°6.9 mm
Fri30 Oct27°26°14.6 mm
Sat31 Oct27°26°7.4 mm
When to go to Kota Belud
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 | 43 | 44 | 43 | 42 | 36 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 34 | 37 | 39 | 41 |
| High | 28° | 29° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 29° | 29° | 29° |
| Low | 24° | 24° | 24° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 24° | 24° | 24° |
| Rain (mm) | 224 | 112 | 120 | 135 | 223 | 186 | 185 | 156 | 186 | 237 | 225 | 262 |
| Wet days | 26 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 29 |
| Sea | 27° | 27° | 27° | 29° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 29° | 29° | 29° |
What's on in Kota Belud
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Nature around Kota Belud
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Malaysia seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Kota Belud
Earthquakes around Kota Belud
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 195011magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record3within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.1Kota Belud 58 km ↑2026 · 58 km
6.1Kudat 11 km ←1951 · 67 km
6.0Kampung Kundassang 3 km ←2015 · 42 km
5.5Kota Kinabalu 57 km ↖2023 · 67 km
Tropical storms · Kota Belud
Universities and research institutes
Institut Pertanian SabahUniversity or college
Towns and villages around Kota Belud
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Kampong Kumpang0.7 kmKampong Baru0.8 kmKampong Tombol0.9 kmKampong Lebak Moyoh0.9 kmKampong Pirasan1.1 kmKampong Dundau1.1 kmKampong Slasal1.3 kmKampong Menunggui1.5 kmKampong Kelansat Siasai1.9 kmKampong Pompod2 kmKampong Lebak Engad2.3 kmKampong Piasau2.3 kmKampong Sambiral2.5 kmKampong Gunding2.5 kmKampong Taun Gusi2.6 kmKampong Pengkalan Abai2.7 kmKampong Bobot2.8 kmKampong Kinasaraban2.9 kmKampong Tambulian Laut3.5 kmKampong Sinorob3.5 kmKampong Butong3.7 kmKampong Paka Paka3.8 kmKampong Tempasuk3.9 kmKampong Mandap3.9 kmKampong Wakap4.1 kmRenig4.2 kmKampong Lantigi4.6 kmKampong Pengkalan4.6 kmKampong Tambulian Ulu4.7 kmKampong Labuan4.7 kmKampong Singkir4.8 kmKampong Tanjung Wakap4.8 kmKampong Timbang Dayang5.1 kmKampong Tengah Song-Song5.2 kmKampong Bongol5.2 kmKampong Jawi-Jawi5.4 kmKampong Kota Peladok5.4 kmLasau5.7 kmKampong Song Song5.9 kmKampong Boeh Ruru6 kmKampong Kulambat Dundau6 kmKampong Rangalau6 kmKampong Lingkodon6.1 kmKampong Merbau6.4 kmKampong Kotabongan6.6 kmKampong Bongol6.6 kmKamupng Suang Punggor6.7 kmKampong Tanjung Batu6.9 kmKampong Peladok7 kmKampong Manungui7.3 kmKampong Payas Payas7.4 kmKampong Kulambai7.6 kmRumoloh7.6 kmKampong Tamau7.6 kmMangatung8 kmKampong Kuala Tempasuk8.5 kmKampong Bukid8.5 kmKampong Sumbilangan8.6 kmKampong Penesian8.6 kmKampong Kesapong8.7 kmKampong Magayang8.7 kmKampong Gaur8.9 kmKampong Batu Anam9 kmKampong Kelawat9 kmKampong Sukang9.1 kmKampong Pahu9.2 kmKampung Bengkahak9.5 kmKampong Naranti9.6 kmKampong Tabor9.6 kmKampong Pompod9.6 kmKampong Kuala Abai9.7 kmKampong Pang9.9 kmKampong Tamu Darat9.9 kmKampong Pinasang10 kmKampong Apau-Apau10 kmKampong Pinolobuh11 kmKampong Tarintidan11 kmTambalik11 kmKampung Guan11 kmKampong Mongkulat11 km
Kota Belud from above
Around Kota Belud15 places to see, do and reach nearby
Pandasan RiverNature17 kmUsukan IslandNature12 kmUmpohl ShoalsNature25 kmKemuncak King GeorgeMountain35 kmKemuncak LowsMountain34 kmKemuncak Saint JohnsMountain34 kmMount KinabaluMountain34 kmKemuncak King EdwardMountain35 kmKemuncak AlexandraMountain33 kmKota KinabaluPlace58 kmRanauPlace51 kmInanamPlace52 kmKampung KundassangPlace44 kmMenggatalPlace47 kmTamparuliPlace30 km
Postal codes
89157–89159
Getting to Kota Belud
Kota Kinabalu International AirportBKI
63 kmLabuan AirportLBU
175 kmSandakan AirportSDK
187 kmPlaces near Kota Belud
Places with a climate like Kota Belud
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Kota Belud?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and March offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Kota Belud.
What is the hottest month in Kota Belud?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the coldest month in Kota Belud?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the rainiest month in Kota Belud?
December is the wettest month with about 262 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Kota Belud?
The sea is warmest in June at about 30°C and coolest in February at about 27°C.
What is the postal code of Kota Belud?
Kota Belud has 3 postal codes: 89157–89159.