SeasonMapMalaysia in October
October is one of Malaysia's weaker months (rank 11 of 12): its 11 destinations average 57/100, led by Tioman at 74 — 28°C and 25 rainy days — while Ipoh is warmer at 39°C and scores 49.
#11 of 12 months for Malaysia · 11 destinations · updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Where in Malaysia in October
| # | Place | Type | Feels-like high | Rain | Comfort | At its best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tioman | Island | 28°C | 196 mm · 25 days | 74 tier B | — |
| 2 | Perhentian Islands | Island | 35°C | 221 mm · 25 days | 69 tier C | — |
| 3 | Langkawi | Island | 37°C | 271 mm · 27 days | 65 tier C | — |
| 4 | Cameron Highlands | Trekking hub | 27°C | 317 mm · 27 days | 62 tier C | — |
| 5 | Penang | Island | 35°C | 312 mm · 28 days | 61 tier C | — |
| 6 | Malacca | City | 38°C | 219 mm · 24 days | 55 tier D | — |
| 7 | Johor Bahru | City | 37°C | 269 mm · 26 days | 51 tier D | — |
| 8 | Ipoh | City | 39°C | 283 mm · 23 days | 49 tier F | — |
| 9 | Kuala Lumpur | City | 38°C | 277 mm · 24 days | 49 tier F | — |
| 10 | Kota Kinabalu | City | 38°C | 313 mm · 27 days | 47 tier F | — |
| 11 | Kuching | City | 39°C | 332 mm · 28 days | 46 tier F | — |
Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 score; each place is judged through the lens that suits it — beaches on beach weather, ski resorts on snow. "At its best" means October is one of that place's own top three months. Feels-like highs fold in humidity, wind and sun.
What's on in Malaysia in October
- Nine Emperor Gods Festival · Penang and 1 more place · 25 Sep – 25 Oct (usually)
- Deepavali · Penang and 1 more place · 10 Oct – 20 Nov (usually)
- Malaysian MotoGP at Sepang · Kuala Lumpur · 30 Oct – 1 Nov