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Major city · Malaysia

Kudat

Spend 1–2 days in Kudat: explore the town, visit the Esplanade and Tun Mustapha Museum, then drive to the Tip of Borneo.

Not yet checkedSourcesWhat these labels mean

Kudat is a small coastal town at Sabah's northern tip. Its main sights are within walking distance, while the iconic Tip of Borneo is a short drive away. One full day covers the town; add a second day for the tip and nearby farms.

basic guide: no trip line yet
More
3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
Weather
see forecast
Currency
MYR
Best months
Mar–Oct (check)
avoid Nov–Feb (check)
Airport
KUD
Nights
1–2

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide for Kudat: no airport-to-bed path, walking clusters or day plans yet. Fares and schedules here are unverified. What this page does cover
Rules in force · 5Drug trafficking can carry the death penalty in Singapore…
  • Southeast Asia ↗Drug trafficking can carry the death penalty in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Laos, Thailand, Brunei and Myanmar; never carry a bag or parcel for anyone.
  • Southeast Asia ↗Carry a passport valid for at least six months from entry with two blank pages; airlines refuse boarding on less.
  • Malaysia ↗Most foreign visitors must submit the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) online shortly before arrival; use only the official immigration site.
  • Malaysia ↗Remove shoes before entering mosques, temples and homes; cover shoulders and knees, and use the robes on loan at major mosques.
  • Malaysia ↗Cards and e-wallets are common in cities; keep some ringgit in small notes for hawker stalls, taxis and tolls.

Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide

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What is in this basic guide8 covered · 4 not yet ▾

Not in this guide yet

  • Walking areas with bag rules
  • Day plans checked against opening hours
  • Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
  • Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Kudat999 ▾

Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.

EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Kudat, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

Show all 12 answers
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

EsplanadeTun Mustapha MuseumTip of Borneo
Airports
KUD Kudat Airport

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Avoid

    31°C (88°F)

  2. Feb

    Avoid

    32°C (90°F)

  3. Mar

    Best

    33°C (91°F)

  4. Apr

    Best

    33°C (91°F)

  5. May

    Best

    33°C (91°F)

  6. Jun

    Best

    32°C (90°F)

  7. Jul

    Best

    32°C (90°F)

  8. Aug

    Best

    32°C (90°F)

  9. Sep

    Best

    32°C (90°F)

  10. Oct

    Best

    32°C (90°F)

  11. Nov

    Avoid

    31°C (88°F)

  12. Dec

    Avoid

    31°C (88°F)

Best: Mar–Oct. Avoid: Nov–Feb. Month by month →

Warmest Mar (33°C (91°F)), coolest Jan (24°C (75°F) low), wettest Jan (12 rain days), driest Jun (6). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Kudat: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

31°C (88°F)

24°C (75°F)

12 rd

Feb

32°C (90°F)

24°C (75°F)

11 rd

Mar

33°C (91°F)

25°C (77°F)

9 rd

Apr

33°C (91°F)

25°C (77°F)

8 rd

May

33°C (91°F)

25°C (77°F)

7 rd

Jun

32°C (90°F)

24°C (75°F)

6 rd

Jul

32°C (90°F)

24°C (75°F)

6 rd

Aug

32°C (90°F)

24°C (75°F)

7 rd

Sep

32°C (90°F)

24°C (75°F)

9 rd

Oct

32°C (90°F)

25°C (77°F)

10 rd

Nov

31°C (88°F)

24°C (75°F)

11 rd

Dec

31°C (88°F)

24°C (75°F)

12 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

Taxis and Maxim rides are the main options in town; self‑drive or four‑wheel‑drive hires are available near the Indian Restaurant opposite the health clinic. No Grab service.

Nearest full guides

Straight-line distance, not travel time

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Tip of Borneo (Simpang Mengayau)

go

Door to door: ≈1 h total

Taxi or 4WD hire from town, about 30 min each way

Scenic viewpoint where the South China and Sulu seas meet.

Honey Bee Farm (Kampung Gombizau)

go

Door to door: ≈45 min

Taxi or self‑drive, ~20 min

Visit a working bee farm and buy local honey.

Gong Making Village (Kampung Sumangkap)

go

Door to door: ≈1 h

Taxi or 4WD, ~25 min

Watch traditional gong crafting.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

The Upperdeck Hotel

Standard hotel near the port, check‑in 1 PM.

Tommy's Place @ Tip of Borneo

Out‑of‑town lodge on the road to the tip.

Tampat Do Aman

Basic ecolodge with breakfast (~RM8) and shuttle to beaches.

Secret Place

Camp and cafe, tents available.

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
RM30–45 excl. bed
Mid
RM45–70 excl. bed
High
RM70+ excl. bed

Watch out

Safety

Generally safe; watch road conditions in rainy months and keep valuables secure.
  • Maxim drivers often quote higher fares (RM40–70) than the app shows; confirm price before boarding.
  • Buses from Kota Kinabalu leave only when full; aim to be at the station 7–8 am.
  • Road to Simpang Mengayau can be rough; use a 4WD if weather is wet.

Emergency numbers

Police
999
Fire
994
Ambulance
999
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Kudat. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Mar–Oct (check) · avoid Nov–Feb (check) · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 4 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 3 day-trips, door to door
  6. 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
  2. Walking clusters with bag rules
  3. Day plans checked against opening hours
  4. Field-verified times and fares

Meanwhile

Back to Malaysia

Sources

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