Weather in October in Sarawak
Thinking about venturing to Sarawak this October and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
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.
Temperatures
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.To explore the conditions in Sarawak in more detail, check the map below.
Precipitation
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.Average sunshine
Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 154 hours of sunlight expected in Kuching. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Sarawak climate page.
Where to go in Sarawak in October
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Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Malaysia, check out our Sarawak's climate page.
Popular destinations
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Interested in more climate information?
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