Tawau in October usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +29°C and roughly 0 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 31 rainy days with an average precipitation of 220 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
☀️
+29°C
Avg. max. temperature
+23°C
Min.
+33°C
Max.
220 mm
Total precipitation
85%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
0 ☀️
Sunny Days
0 ⛅️
Cloudy
31 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Tawau has OK weather in October.
Avionero - Smarter Travel Planning for a Better World
Cheapest prices on the market!
Check all your dates and date combinations in a single search!
Want inspiration, set your dates and find the cheapest destinations!
Saves your searches in the browser so you can easily return to them!
Donates 10% of all revenue to charity!
Average temperature in Tawau in October
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Tawau for October based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The temperature in October is +31°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +32°C during the day and a minimum of +24°C at night.
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 Tawau warm or cold in October?
Tawau is typically warm in October.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +29°C to +29°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 Tawau:
Climate in Tawau in October
Tawau weather looks like this, on average, in October and the surrounding months.
September
October
November
Avg. temperature
+29°C
+29°C
+29°C
Min. temperature
+22°C
+23°C
+23°C
Max. temperature
+33°C
+33°C
+33°C
Rainfall
184 mm
220 mm
196 mm
Wind
1 m/s
1 m/s
1 m/s
Humidity
85%
85%
85%
Air pressure
1009 HPa
1009 HPa
1008 HPa
Sunny days
0
0
0
Cloudy days
0
0
0
Rainy days
30
31
30
Snowy days
0
0
0
October weather is still as ok as in September.The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +29°C for average maximum temperature during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 184 mm to 220 mm.Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 85%.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 Tawau in October based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 1 m/s getting up to 2 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Tawau is gradually decreasing during October, going from 2 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during October in Tawau based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in October stands at 94%, leading to total precipitation of around 223 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 43 mm, which is moderate 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 Tawau, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Tawau wettest month is May, where a typical day has a 100% chance of precipitation and 225 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 86% chance of precipitation and 120 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last October in Tawau?
This is the weather in Tawau in October 2025:
1 October
☁️
+31°C
2 October
☁️
+31°C
3 October
🌧️
+31°C
4 October
🌧️
+31°C
5 October
☁️
+31°C
6 October
☁️
+32°C
7 October
☁️
+32°C
8 October
🌧️
+32°C
9 October
☁️
+32°C
10 October
🌧️
+30°C
11 October
☁️
+30°C
12 October
☁️
+31°C
13 October
☁️
+30°C
14 October
🌧️
+30°C
15 October
🌧️
+30°C
16 October
☁️
+29°C
17 October
☀️
+31°C
18 October
🌧️
+31°C
19 October
🌧️
+31°C
20 October
☁️
+31°C
21 October
🌧️
+31°C
22 October
🌧️
+31°C
23 October
🌧️
+32°C
24 October
🌧️
+31°C
25 October
🌧️
+32°C
26 October
🌧️
+30°C
27 October
🌧️
+31°C
28 October
☁️
+31°C
29 October
☁️
+32°C
30 October
☁️
+32°C
31 October
🌧️
+31°C
In October 2025 Tawau had 1 sunny days, 14 cloudy days, and 16 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +31°C, with an absolute maximum of +32°C and a minimum of +29°C. The average humidity was 83%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 52%. The average wind speed was 1 m/s, with a maximum of 6 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in October?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Tawau climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Tawau in October has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1984 (+28°C) and the highest in 2019 (+31°C). The driest year was 2002 with only 1424 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2022 with 3063 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Tawau in October:
Is October a good time to visit Tawau?
It’s always a good time to visit Tawau, 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 Tawau in October?
October is warm in Tawau. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.
Is Tawau rainy in October?
Tawau 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 Tawau in October?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Tawau 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 Tawau, 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.
