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Things to do in Kota Kinabalu and Borneo
5 activity ideas, with how long they take, an indicative price and the best time of day. Best time to visit: in February, March, April, July, August and September.
Things to do
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Mount Kinabalu Park
Malaysia’s highest peak, its orchids, its pitcher plants and a canopy suspension bridge. On Wikipedia
Nature and sceneryNature8 hr≈ €25takes the whole day
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The islands of Tunku Abdul Rahman Park
Five islands fifteen minutes away by boat, with their beaches and reefs. On Wikipedia
RelaxationBeach6 hr≈ €25takes the whole day
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The waterfront night market
Fish and shellfish grilled to order, by the water.
FoodMarket2 hr≈ €10best in the evening
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Mari Mari Cultural Village
The houses and crafts of five peoples of Borneo, in the forest.
Culture and historyMuseum4 hr≈ €50best in the afternoon
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The City Mosque
A mosque that seems to float on its artificial lagoon at sunset. On Wikipedia
Culture and historyMonument1 hr≈ €2best in the evening
When to go
The most pleasant months in Kota Kinabalu and Borneo: in February, March, April, July, August and September, taking weather and crowds into account.
More ideas for those months: where to go in February, where to go in March, where to go in April, where to go in July, where to go in August, where to go in September.
Averages measured over recent years: mean temperatures and number of rainy days, month by month.
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29 °C / 84 °F | 24 °C / 75 °F | 25 |
| February ideal | 29 °C / 84 °F | 24 °C / 75 °F | 18 |
| March ideal | 30 °C / 86 °F | 24 °C / 75 °F | 20 |
| April ideal | 31 °C / 88 °F | 25 °C / 77 °F | 19 |
| May | 31 °C / 88 °F | 25 °C / 77 °F | 23 |
| June | 31 °C / 88 °F | 25 °C / 77 °F | 19 |
| July ideal | 31 °C / 88 °F | 25 °C / 77 °F | 16 |
| August ideal | 30 °C / 86 °F | 25 °C / 77 °F | 22 |
| September ideal | 30 °C / 86 °F | 24 °C / 75 °F | 19 |
| October | 30 °C / 86 °F | 24 °C / 75 °F | 26 |
| November | 30 °C / 86 °F | 24 °C / 75 °F | 23 |
| December | 30 °C / 86 °F | 24 °C / 75 °F | 24 |
What budget on the ground?
Per person and per day, including accommodation, meals, local transport and visits — excluding the round trip. An estimate calculated the same way as in the app, from the local cost of living.
- Budget
- €25
- Mid-range
- €45
- Comfort
- €85
Getting there from Paris: the carbon footprint
Per person, round trip, in kilograms of CO₂ equivalent — manufacturing, energy and, for flights, contrails included.
- Plane
- 4 t
Factors from ADEME (Impact CO₂); outside France, rail uses the European average published by the European Environment Agency.
Book on the ground
Tours and tickets
- Go City Multi-attraction passes for big cities
- KKday Activities and tours, especially in Asia
- Klook Tours, tickets and excursions
- Tiqets Museums and monuments, skip-the-line tickets
- WeGoTrip Self-paced audio tours
Internet on site (eSIM)
- Airalo Data eSIM, by country or region
- Drimsim SIM card that works in almost every country
- Saily Data eSIM
- Yesim Data eSIM
From the airport
- GetTransfer Drivers make an offer for your ride
- Intui Private transfers at a fixed price
- Kiwitaxi Booked transfers, from taxi to minibus
- Welcome Pickups Driver waiting on arrival, price fixed in advance
Rent a car
- Auto Europe Rental comparison
- EconomyBookings Rental comparison
- GetRentacar Cars from rental companies and private owners
- Localrent Local rental companies, often no credit card needed
Partner links: if you book through them, Tripora may earn a commission, at no extra cost to you and without changing the order of these lists, which is alphabetical.
Good to know: Malaysia
- Plugs
- Type G, 240 V
- Emergencies
- 999
- Driving
- On the left
Near Kota Kinabalu and Borneo
- Palawan Philippines, 590 km
- Boracay Philippines, 930 km
- Cebu and Bohol Philippines, 990 km
- Nha Trang Vietnam, 1,030 km
- Da Lat Vietnam, 1,070 km
- Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam, 1,170 km