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 high | 30°C / 86°F | 🔥 sweltering |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 24°C / 74°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 36°C / 97°F | |
| Rainfall | 309 mm / 12.2 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 26 days | |
| Humidity | 87% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 24°C / 74°F | |
| Sunshine | 8.7 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12 h | |
| Wind | 9 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.