Weather in Kota Kinabalu for October 2025
In general, the average temperature in Kota Kinabalu at the beginning of October is 28.6 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to slightly increase, reaching an average of 28.7 °C by the end of October.
Kota Kinabalu experiences an exceptionally high level of rainfall in October, with more than 24 rainy days on average.
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Kota Kinabalu in October average weather
Mon. | Tue. | Wed. | Thu. | Fri. | Sat. | Sun. |
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1 29° | 2 29° | 3 28° | 4 29° | 5 28° | ||
6 28° | 7 29° | 8 29° | 9 29° | 10 28° | 11 29° | 12 29° |
13 29° | 14 29° | 15 29° | 16 29° | 17 28° | 18 28° | 19 28° |
20 28° | 21 28° | 22 28° | 23 29° | 24 29° | 25 28° | 26 28° |
27 29° | 28 29° | 29 29° | 30 29° | 31 29° |
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Temperatures trend during October in Kota Kinabalu
October weather day by day
Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | UV | More |
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1 Oct. | Light rain shower | 29° /25° | 14.6 mm | 6 | |
2 Oct. | Patchy rain possible | 29° /25° | 9.8 mm | 6 | |
3 Oct. | Patchy rain possible | 28° /25° | 10.9 mm | 6 | |
4 Oct. | Moderate rain at times | 29° /25° | 12.5 mm | 6 | |
5 Oct. | Patchy light drizzle | 28° /25° | 12.5 mm | 6 | |
6 Oct. | Patchy rain possible | 28° /24° | 7.5 mm | 6 | |
7 Oct. | Patchy light drizzle | 29° /25° | 6.7 mm | 6 | |
8 Oct. | Patchy rain possible | 29° /25° | 5.6 mm | 6 | |
9 Oct. | Patchy rain possible | 29° /25° | 4.9 mm | 6 | |
10 Oct. | Light rain shower | 28° /25° | 7.1 mm | 6 | |
11 Oct. | Light rain shower | 29° /25° | 7.4 mm | 6 | |
12 Oct. | Light rain shower | 29° /25° | 4.5 mm | 6 | |
13 Oct. | Patchy light drizzle | 29° /25° | 4.7 mm | 6 | |
14 Oct. | Patchy rain possible | 29° /25° | 5.6 mm | 6 | |
15 Oct. | Patchy rain possible | 29° /25° | 11.7 mm | 6 | |
16 Oct. | Patchy rain possible | 29° /25° | 4.2 mm | 6 | |
17 Oct. | Patchy rain possible | 28° /25° | 17.9 mm | 6 | |
18 Oct. | Light rain shower | 28° /24° | 6.3 mm | 6 | |
19 Oct. | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 28° /25° | 12.8 mm | 6 | |
20 Oct. | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 28° /25° | 21.1 mm | 6 | |
21 Oct. | Patchy light rain with thunder | 28° /25° | 9.3 mm | 6 | |
22 Oct. | Patchy rain possible | 28° /24° | 10.3 mm | 6 | |
23 Oct. | Patchy rain possible | 29° /25° | 15.4 mm | 6 | |
24 Oct. | Patchy rain possible | 29° /25° | 9.9 mm | 6 | |
25 Oct. | Patchy rain possible | 28° /25° | 14.1 mm | 6 | |
26 Oct. | Light rain shower | 28° /24° | 10.5 mm | 6 | |
27 Oct. | Patchy rain possible | 29° /25° | 1.5 mm | 6 | |
28 Oct. | Patchy rain possible | 29° /25° | 0.5 mm | 6 | |
29 Oct. | Patchy rain possible | 29° /25° | 3.2 mm | 6 | |
30 Oct. | Light rain shower | 29° /25° | 2.8 mm | 7 | |
31 Oct. | Patchy rain possible | 29° /25° | 3.6 mm | 6 | |
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Kota Kinabalu in October - FAQ
What to pack to Kota Kinabalu in October?
As you prepare for your trip to Kota Kinabalu in October, it's important to consider the typical weather patterns for the time of year. Below is a carefully tailored packing list to ensure that your time in Kota Kinabalu, during October, is comfortable and enjoyable, regardless of the weather conditions.
- Clothing
- Lightweight Clothing: T-shirts, blouses, shorts, skirts
- Rain Gear: Lightweight, waterproof clothing
- Footwear
- Waterproof Shoes
- Sandals/Flip-flops: Comfortable for warm climates
- Accessories
- Sunglasses: For sun protection
- Sun Hats: Wide-brimmed hats for sun protection in warm weather
- Umbrellas/Raincoats: For rainy days
- Personal Items
- Sunscreen: High SPF for sunny destinations
- Lip Balm with SPF: To protect against chapped lips
October rainfall patterns in Kota Kinabalu
UV exposure in Kota Kinabalu during October
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