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Mount Kinabalu
Sabah 3951m
Best Time
Year round
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Mount Kinabalu is Malaysia's highest mountain and the centerpiece of Kinabalu Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Sabah. Most summit attempts require advance booking, licensed guides, and an overnight mountain-hut stay.
💡Why Visit?
Visit for one of Southeast Asia's great non-technical summit climbs and exceptional mountain biodiversity.
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3 Days
Quick Facts
RegionSabah
CountryMalaysia
Altitude3951m
Budget StayMYR 100*/night
Budget FoodMYR 35.00*/day
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🌡️ Weather & Best Time
Aug · Rain
This destination has a alpine climate with temperatures ranging from 1°C to 6°C annually. Avoid travel in Jan, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec due to heavy rainfall.
Temperature range (°C)
Aug
🌧️Rain
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Temperature1° – 6°C
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Rainfall350mm
⚠️Avoid
⚠️Avoid — heavy monsoon rains
⚠️ Avoid travelling in Jan, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec due to extreme conditions.
Plan a trip for AugClimate averages based on 10-year historical data · Open-Meteo
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Where to Stay
🎒 Deluxe
MYR 100*/night
- Kundasang guesthouse
- Basic lodge near park HQ
🏨 Premium
MYR 300*/night
- Mountain-view lodge
- Comfort resort near Kundasang
✨ Luxury
MYR 800*/night
- Premium highland resort
- Private villa near Kinabalu Park
Local Cuisine
⭐ Hinavalocal
Tuaran meelocal
Sabah vegetable disheslocal