Kota Kinabalu weather in October
October in Kota Kinabalu: sweltering, soaked, with clean air — a fair time to visit.
#12 of 12 months in Kota Kinabalu · #581 of 604 destinations to visit in October · comfort 51/100 (tier D)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Kota Kinabalu climate normals — October
| Daytime high | 29°C / 84°F | 🔥 sweltering |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 25°C / 76°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 35°C / 95°F | |
| Rainfall | 346 mm / 13.6 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 28 days | |
| Humidity | 89% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 24°C / 76°F | |
| Sunshine | 8.2 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12 h | |
| Wind | 9 km/h / 6 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 40 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Kota Kinabalu in October — FAQ
- Is October a good time to visit Kota Kinabalu?
- October in Kota Kinabalu: sweltering, soaked, with clean air — a fair time to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Kota Kinabalu on SeasonMap's comfort score (51/100).
- What is the weather like in Kota Kinabalu in October?
- In October, Kota Kinabalu averages a daily high of 28.7°C and a low of 24.6°C, with about 345.9 mm of rain over roughly 27.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Kota Kinabalu in October?
- Kota Kinabalu has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 40 in October.