Sabah weather in October
Considering a trip to Sabah this October and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Sabah in October?
Sabah is a region in Malaysia. October in Sabah generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with heavy precipitation.
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is warm in Kampong Kundassan at 29°C to very warm in Sandakan at 33°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 24°C in Sandakan and 19°C in Kampong Kundassan. While the given temperatures for day and night are typical, there may be days that feel warmer. Make sure you're dressed in a way that keeps you cool and comfortable.
In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Kudat with an average of 203 mm to heavy rainfall in Sandakan with 295 mm. Based on our climate, it is the month with the most precipitation throughout the year in Kota Kinabalu. The city Kota Kinabalu usually sees around 192 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.
For a closer look at October's conditions in Sabah, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Sabah's yearly weather, check out our Sabah climate page.
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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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Average weather in Sandakan
In October Sandakan generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°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 Ranau
In October Ranau generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Bilit
In October Bilit generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Sepilok
In October Sepilok generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°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 Sabah, in Malaysia.
Is October the best time to visit Sabah?
In our view, October might not be the best time to travel to Sabah with often poor weather in Kota Kinabalu.
Generally speaking, February provides pleasant weather in Kota Kinabalu. The weather in May, June, September, October and November, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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