Weather in Kota Kinabalu in October
In an average October, Kota Kinabalu sees a daily high around 28°C and a low around 24°C, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 28°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 27°C to 30°C |
| Average low | 24°C |
| Typical low range | 23°C to 25°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 10 mm |
October records
The most extreme October on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total October accumulation.
High
Highest
32°C
2021-10-14
Lowest
24°C
2008-10-26
Low
Highest
26°C
2021-10-11
Lowest
23°C
1982-10-09
Feels-like
Highest
40°C
2023-10-18
Lowest
26°C
1984-10-23
Humidity
Highest
24.3 g/m³
2024-10-14
Lowest
19.0 g/m³
1995-10-06
Wind
Highest
37 km/h
2014-10-09
Lowest
5 km/h
2010-10-16
Gust
Highest
64 km/h
2017-10-20
Lowest
12 km/h
2025-10-31
Precip
Wettest
510 mm
2017
Driest
114 mm
1990
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