What is the weather like in Kota Kinabalu vs Penang in October?

In October, Kota Kinabalu averages 32°C high / 24°C low with about 313 mm of rain; Penang averages 30°C high / 24°C low with about 312 mm.

Kota Kinabalu vs Penang in October

Penang is the better pick in October — 61 vs 47 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Penang is sweltering, soaked, clean air, while Kota Kinabalu is sweltering, soaked, clean air.

Kota Kinabalu vs Penang — October climate, side by side

	🇲🇾 Kota Kinabalu	🇲🇾 Penang
Comfort score	47/100 (F)	61/100 (C)
Feels-like high	38°C	35°C
Avg high / low	32° / 24°	30° / 24°
Rainfall	313 mm	312 mm
Rainy days	27	28
Humidity	88%	84%
Air quality (AQI)	40	46

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

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Kota Kinabalu vs Penang in October — FAQ

Is October better in Kota Kinabalu or Penang?: Penang is the better pick in October — 61 vs 47 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Penang is sweltering, soaked, clean air, while Kota Kinabalu is sweltering, soaked, clean air.
What is the weather like in Kota Kinabalu vs Penang in October?: In October, Kota Kinabalu averages 32°C high / 24°C low with about 313 mm of rain; Penang averages 30°C high / 24°C low with about 312 mm.