Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities across Malaysia this October.
Malaysia, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in October ranging from 24°C (75°F) in Kundasang to 34°C (93°F) in Mentekab. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 24°C (75°F) in Mentekab and 17°C (63°F) in Kundasang.
To get a sense of October's typical temperatures in the key spots of Malaysia, explore the map below. Click on a point for an in-depth look.
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Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in October: blue is cold, red is hot.
Expect daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F) in Kuala Lumpur. That makes October a very high month for Malaysia.
After dark, Kuala Lumpur cools to about 24°C (75°F) on an average October night.
According to our recent database analysis, Mentekab is the warmest city. It experiences an average maximum daytime temperature of approximately 34°C (93°F) and rarely drops below 24°C (75°F) during the night.
In our database, Kundasang is the chilliest city in October in Malaysia. Daytime temperatures typically peak at 24°C (75°F), while the nighttime lows hover around 17°C (63°F).
Across Malaysia, sunshine in October ranges from moderately sunny in Cameron Highlands (120 hours) to sunny in Tawau (195 hours).
The water temperature averages approximately 28°C (82°F) in Kota Bharu this month, a perfect temperature for swimming and cooling off.
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