Sabah, Malaysia
Kuala
Kuala is a locality in Sabah, Malaysia, close to the sea. The climate is classified as tropical rainforest (Köppen Af), with .
Now27°C
Best timeJan–Mar
Population–
Local time15:47
5.63° N, 115.95° EElevation 12 mUTC+8 · Malaysia Time
October: high / low29° / 24°
Rain this month356mm
Sea this month30°
Best timeJan–Mar
Best: Jan–Mar. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Kuala at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:02 · 18:0011 h 57 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon99% · Moonrise 17:09Next 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 April
Coolest month24°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthDecember
228 mm of rain
Driest monthFebruary
125 mm of rain
Warmest sea30°C
June
Weather in Kuala
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
27°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 4 km/h · humidity 95%
Today25 Oct30°26°6.6 mm
Mon26 Oct31°24°3.3 mm
Tue27 Oct30°23°5.2 mm
Wed28 Oct31°24°1.2 mm
Thu29 Oct31°24°4.7 mm
Fri30 Oct30°24°12.9 mm
Sat31 Oct27°24°17.3 mm
Sun1 Nov27°24°32.2 mm
Mon2 Nov30°23°3.3 mm
Tue3 Nov30°24°6.3 mm
When to go to Kuala
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 | 40 | 34 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 36 | 39 | 41 |
| High | 28° | 29° | 29° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 29° | 29° | 29° |
| Low | 24° | 24° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 24° | 24° | 24° |
| Rain (mm) | 183 | 125 | 156 | 214 | 317 | 280 | 287 | 270 | 310 | 356 | 306 | 228 |
| Wet days | 25 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 29 |
| Sea | 28° | 28° | 28° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 29° | 29° |
What's on in Kuala
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Kuala
Nature around Kuala
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Malaysia seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Kuala
Earthquakes around Kuala
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 19507magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record3within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.1Kota Belud 58 km ↑2026 · 141 km
6.0Kampung Kundassang 3 km ←2015 · 76 km
5.5Kota Kinabalu 57 km ↖2023 · 90 km
5.4Ranau 19 km ↘1991 · 99 km
Towns and villages around Kuala
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Kampong Bumbunnat1.9 kmKampong Lansat2.6 kmKampong Lengan3.7 kmKampong Java3.7 kmLangsat3.7 kmKampong Batu Enam3.7 kmKampong Daingin4.1 kmKampong Mikik5.6 kmGadong5.8 kmKampong Brunei5.8 kmLanas5.8 kmKampong Sogovon5.9 kmLangkawit5.9 kmBasanan5.9 kmKampong Kouai6.7 kmBenoni6.7 kmKampong Ulu Kimanis7.4 kmKampong Kapinan7.4 kmKampong Kapimpinan7.4 kmKampong Butuan7.4 kmLaputong7.6 kmKampong Rampazan7.6 kmKampong Padawan Kechil7.6 kmKampong Kinuta7.6 kmAndus7.8 kmKampong Batu 348.3 kmKampong Padawan Besar8.3 kmKampung Manggis9.2 kmMandahan9.2 kmKampong Batu 359.2 kmPangakayan9.3 kmSempangan Kanan9.3 kmLimbahau9.3 kmSempangan Kiri9.4 kmKampong Kinandukan10 kmKampung Kayau10 kmKalanahan11 kmKampung Obal11 kmBaun11 kmPapar11 kmBuang Sayan11 kmKampong Buang Sayang11 kmKampong Takis12 kmKampong Sungai Padang12 kmKampong Laut12 kmKampong Brundung12 kmKampong Kuala12 kmSumbiling13 kmKampong Puluan13 kmKampong Lipusu13 kmPangalat Kechil13 kmKampong Paluan13 kmKampung Kogopon13 kmKambijaan13 kmKampong Sungai Dammit13 kmKampong Tidiksian13 kmKampong Tuang14 kmKampong Gambau14 kmKampung Marahang14 kmKampong Tarrap14 kmKampong Padang14 kmGopo14 kmKampong Ulu14 kmKampong Tangah14 kmKampong Pangalat Besar15 kmKampong Tamping15 kmKampong Ambutan15 kmKampong Melinsun15 km
Places near Kuala
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Kuala?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and March offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Kuala.
What is the hottest month in Kuala?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the coldest month in Kuala?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the rainiest month in Kuala?
December is the wettest month with about 228 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Kuala?
The sea is warmest in June at about 30°C and coolest in February at about 28°C.