Kota Kinabalu

Malaysia’s Borneo this is what sometimes Kota Kinabalu is referred as. It’s the capital of Sabah and at one time the city was known as Api-Api (Fire-Fire) because of the pirates’ disturbing habit of repeatedly putting it to the torch. Today, the city has developed into a flourishing city along with a successful seaport. Moreover, the city serves as the modern gateway to the rest of Sabah though it was destroyed during WWII to prevent the Japanese using it as a base. It’s a very popular destination among the tourists as it offers opportunities to explore the unexplored jungles and roam the wildlife. The city’s location by the sea, against the setting of the majestic Mount Kinabalu and within easy reach of the mountainous inlands makes it an attractive destination. A population over 200,000 comprising of Malays, Chinese and some other 32 local ethnic groups, the city has become a focal point for immigrants from the neighboring countries.

A strikingly modern, bustling and quite a happening place- this is what Kota Kinabalu is. The city has an expanding cityscape and growing population. Kota kinabalu weather sees temperatures hanging around 30 degrees Celsius, which does drop to the lower twenties when it rains, especially during the night. The rain in Kota kinabalu weather plays an important role as it can rain any time of year, although it is said that the wetter season is from October to February. Rain, whenever it occurs, is rarely a full-day event and often lasts for anything from 15 minutes to 2 hours and is somewhat predictable. The sun is always present, even when it's overcast, so one needs to stock up on sunscreen. Due to the Kota kinabalu weather people dress casually.  Locals wear light material trousers with short-sleeved collared shirts, or t-shirts. Tourists are normally seen wearing shorts and t-shirts.