If you plan to visit Kota Kinabalu in October, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +30°C during the day and approximately 0 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 23 rainy days in the month and around 276 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+30°C
Avg. max. temperature
+23°C
Min.
+34°C
Max.
276 mm
Total precipitation
83%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
0 ☀️
Sunny Days
1 ⛅️
Cloudy
23 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Kota Kinabalu has OK weather in October.
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Average temperature in Kota Kinabalu in October
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Kota Kinabalu for October based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +33°C during the day to a minimum of +24°C during the night, the temperature in October averages around +32°C.
The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +31°C to +31°C.
Is Kota Kinabalu warm or cold in October?
Kota Kinabalu is typically warm in October.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +31°C to +30°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +25°C to +25°C.
It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.
Take a look at how October is compared to other months in Kota Kinabalu:
Climate in Kota Kinabalu in October
Kota Kinabalu weather looks like this, on average, in October and the surrounding months.
September
October
November
Avg. temperature
+31°C
+30°C
+30°C
Min. temperature
+22°C
+23°C
+23°C
Max. temperature
+34°C
+34°C
+33°C
Rainfall
188 mm
276 mm
243 mm
Wind
1 m/s
1 m/s
1 m/s
Humidity
81%
83%
84%
Air pressure
1009 HPa
1009 HPa
1008 HPa
Sunny days
0
0
0
Cloudy days
3
1
1
Rainy days
20
23
22
Snowy days
0
0
0
October weather is still as ok as in September.It’s getting colder in October. From +31°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +30°C.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 188 mm to 276 mm.Humidity rises from 81% to 83%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during October, staying around 1 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 0 sunny days during the month.
November brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Kota Kinabalu in October based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 3 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Kota Kinabalu is gradually decreasing during October, going from 3 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during October in Kota Kinabalu based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 94% chance of rain on an average day in October, with total rainfall of approximately 465 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 117 mm, which is considered heavy rain.October is a pretty wet month with over 29 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
October is one of the rainiest months in Kota Kinabalu, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Kota Kinabalu wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 74% chance of precipitation and 276 mm of rainfall per day. March, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 68% chance of precipitation and 88 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last October in Kota Kinabalu?
This is the weather in Kota Kinabalu in October 2024:
1 October
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+31°C
2 October
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+33°C
3 October
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+32°C
4 October
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+32°C
5 October
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+33°C
6 October
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+32°C
7 October
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+32°C
8 October
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+33°C
9 October
🌧️
+32°C
10 October
🌧️
+31°C
11 October
🌧️
+31°C
12 October
🌧️
+33°C
13 October
🌧️
+32°C
14 October
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+32°C
15 October
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+31°C
16 October
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+32°C
17 October
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+33°C
18 October
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+33°C
19 October
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+32°C
20 October
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+30°C
21 October
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+31°C
22 October
🌧️
+32°C
23 October
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+32°C
24 October
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+31°C
25 October
🌧️
+32°C
26 October
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+29°C
27 October
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+31°C
28 October
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+32°C
29 October
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+32°C
30 October
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+33°C
31 October
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+31°C
In October 2024 Kota Kinabalu had 23 sunny days, 0 cloudy days, and 8 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +32°C, with an absolute maximum of +33°C and a minimum of +29°C. The average humidity was 80%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 58%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 8 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years
This is how Kota Kinabalu climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Kota Kinabalu in October has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1984 (+29°C) and the highest in 2019 (+32°C). The driest year was 2002 with only 967 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2024 with 3187 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Kota Kinabalu in October:
Is October a good time to visit Kota Kinabalu?
It’s always a good time to visit Kota Kinabalu, but the weather is changeable in October, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Kota Kinabalu in October?
October is warm in Kota Kinabalu. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.
Is Kota Kinabalu rainy in October?
Kota Kinabalu is often rainy in October. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Kota Kinabalu in October?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Kota Kinabalu in October, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
Other cities in Malaysia
Check out the weather for other cities in Malaysia.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Kota Kinabalu, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.
