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Gaya Island weather in October (Sabah, Malaysia)

How does the October weather in Gaya Island compare to other months? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

In October, Gaya Island tends to experience high temperatures and heavy rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 30°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 25°C. The average temperatures are warm, but some days will be hotter. Make sure to dress in light, breathable clothing and drink plenty of water.

Precipitation

Gaya Island in October falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 278 mm for the month. The month brings the heaviest rain of the year, often in intense bursts. Make sure to have a poncho to stay dry during the showers. You can typically expect 23 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 192 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Gaya Island.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, October may not be the ideal month to visit Gaya Island. January and February typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, June, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Gaya Island climate page with graphs.

 

Gaya Island, monthly averages in October

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 25°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 30°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 77%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 278 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 23 days  
HumidityHumidity 82% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 7 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 192 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia (9 KM, 5 Miles).

Where to go in Malaysia in October

Find out more about the weather in Malaysia and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
7/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
7/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

Interested in more climate information?

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