Kuala Lumpur weather in October

October in Kuala Lumpur: sweltering, soaked, with poor air quality — a fair time to visit.

#11 of 12 months in Kuala Lumpur · #582 of 604 destinations to visit in October · comfort 51/100 (tier D)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Kuala Lumpur climate normals — October

Daytime high30°C / 86°F🔥 sweltering
Nighttime low24°C / 74°F
Feels like (high)36°C / 97°F
Rainfall309 mm / 12.2 in⛈ soaked
Rainy days26 days
Humidity87%💦 very humid
Dew point24°C / 74°F
Sunshine8.7 h/day
Daylight12 h
Wind9 km/h / 6 mph
Air quality (US AQI)111😷 poor

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Kuala Lumpur in October — FAQ

Is October a good time to visit Kuala Lumpur?
October in Kuala Lumpur: sweltering, soaked, with poor air quality — a fair time to visit. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Kuala Lumpur on SeasonMap's comfort score (51/100).
What is the weather like in Kuala Lumpur in October?
In October, Kuala Lumpur averages a daily high of 30°C and a low of 23.5°C, with about 309.2 mm of rain over roughly 25.8 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Kuala Lumpur in October?
Kuala Lumpur has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 111 in October.

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