Petaling Jaya weather in October (Selangor, Malaysia)

Curious about the October weather in Petaling Jaya? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In October, Petaling Jaya generally has very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 32°C. But by evening, they drop to around 24°C. Remember, these are typical temperatures, and certain days could be even hotter. Ensure you wear appropriate clothing to handle the warmth.

Petaling Jaya in October falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 256 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 23 days.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 169 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, October may not be the ideal month to visit Petaling Jaya. June, July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Petaling Jaya, monthly averages in October

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 24°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 32°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 75%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 256 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 23 days  
HumidityHumidity 81% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 4 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 169 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (6 KM, 4 Miles).

Where to go in Malaysia in October

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

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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 Petaling Jaya 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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