Malaysia weather in October
Thinking about venturing to Malaysia this October and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Malaysia in October?
October in Malaysia generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with heavy precipitation.
During the day temperatures vary from warm in Brinchang at 29°C to very warm in Mentekab at 34°C. At night it cools down to 24°C in Mentekab and 20°C in Brinchang. The temperatures mentioned for daytime and nighttime are general averages. However there can be days that surpass these temperatures. So equip yourself with clothing that can handle the potential heat.
In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Mentekab with an average of 162 mm to heavy rainfall in Kampong Bukit Kanchil with 423 mm. Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 169 hours of sunlight anticipated in Kuala Lumpur. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.
For a closer look at October's conditions in Malaysia, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Malaysia's yearly weather, check out our Malaysia climate page.
Where to go in Malaysia in October
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What is the weather like in October for the 5 most popular destinations in Malaysia?
Average weather in Kuala Lumpur
In October Kuala Lumpur generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Melaka
In October Melaka generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in George Town
In October George Town generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Johor Bahru
In October Johor Bahru generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Kota Kinabalu
In October Kota Kinabalu generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Malaysia.
Is October the best time to visit Malaysia?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Kuala Lumpur, October may not be the ideal time to visit Malaysia.
On average, the best time to visit Malaysia is in February, June, July, August and September with generally tolerable weather in Kuala Lumpur. On the other hand, the months of January, March, April, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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