Kota Kinabalu Weather in October
What's the weather like in Kota Kinabalu (Sabah) in October 2024?
The climate in Kota Kinabalu during October can be summarized as hot, humid and very wet.
October is in the fall / autumn in Kota Kinabalu and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (87°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 30.4°C 86.7°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 23°C 73.4°F |
| Average temperature | 26.7°C 80.1°F |
| Daily sunshine | 6.5 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 316 mm 12.4 ins |
| Rainy days | 23 days |
| Sea temperature | 29.3°C 84.8°F |
| Humidity | 83% |
| Windspeed | 7.2kph 5 mph |
On average October is the wettest month of the year in Kota Kinabalu with around 316mm 12.4 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 23 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.
October temperatures in Kota Kinabalu
October rainfall
October hourly sunshine
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Kota Kinabalu in October 2024.
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Kota Kinabalu weather stats
| Hottest month: | May | 31.2°C 88.2°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | February | 97mm 3.8ins |
| Sunniest month: | April | 8.5hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 29.3°C 84.7°F |
| Wettest month: | October | 316mm 12.4ins |
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