Kota Belud weather in October (Sabah, Malaysia)

Planning a trip to Kota Belud in October? This guide provides all the details you need.

In October, Kota Belud generally has very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 30°C, while night temperatures can drop to 24°C. Bear in mind, these are average temperatures, and it can get even warmer on particular days. Make sure to choose clothing that accommodates the warmth.

Kota Belud in October falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 220 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 23 days of rain.

The city usually sees around 192 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, October may not be the ideal month to visit Kota Belud. February, March, April, May, June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Kota Belud, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 24°C  

Max Temperature 30°C  

Chance of Rain 76%  

Precipitation 220 mm  

Rainy days 23 days  

Humidity 82% *  

Sunshine 192 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia (62 KM, 38 Miles).

Where to go in Malaysia in October

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Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Kota Belud in October?

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 in October.

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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