Sarawak weather in October
Are you planning a trip to Sarawak in October and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Sarawak in October?
Sarawak is a region in Malaysia. October in Sarawak 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 Miri at 30°C to very warm in Kuching at 32°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 23°C in Kuching and 25°C in Miri. The temperatures mentioned for both day and night are typical averages. However some days might get even hotter. It's best to stay prepared by wearing cloths suitable for the warmth.
In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Santubong with an average of 250 mm to heavy rainfall in Kuching with 340 mm. The city Kuching usually sees around 154 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.
For specific regional insights in Sarawak for October, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Sarawak climate page.
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What is the weather like in October for the 5 most popular destinations in Sarawak?
Kuching
In October Kuching generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Miri
In October Miri generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Sibu
In October Sibu generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Santubong
In October Santubong generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Bintulu
In October Bintulu generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°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 Sarawak, in Malaysia.
Is October the best time to visit Sarawak?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Kuching, October may not be the ideal time to visit Sarawak.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July offering mostly unpleasant weather in Kuching.
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