Tawau weather in October (Sabah, Malaysia)

What should you pack for a trip to Tawau in October? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

Typically, October in Tawau includes very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 31°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 25°C. These are average temperatures, but occasional heat spikes are possible. Stay comfortable by wearing light clothing and drinking water.

Precipitation

Tawau in October falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 229 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 19 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 195 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, October may not be the ideal month to visit Tawau. January, February and March typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, May, June, July, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Tawau, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 25°C  

Max Temperature 31°C  

Chance of Rain 65%  

Precipitation 229 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Sunshine 195 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Malaysia in October

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

Weather conditions Weather

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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 this month?

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.

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

Interested in more climate information?

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