Weather in Kota Kinabalu in October
In an average October, Kota Kinabalu sees a daily high around 27°C and a low around 20°C, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 27°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 25°C to 29°C |
| Average low | 20°C |
| Typical low range | 19°C to 21°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
31°C
2026-10-02
Lowest
22°C
2008-10-25
Low
Highest
25°C
2026-10-07
Lowest
18°C
1991-10-15
Feels-like
Highest
40°C
2019-10-22
Lowest
22°C
2008-10-25
Humidity
Highest
23.6 g/m³
2026-10-01
Lowest
15.4 g/m³
1990-10-05
Wind
Highest
22 km/h
2024-10-24
Lowest
3 km/h
2014-10-22
Gust
Highest
68 km/h
2024-10-22
Lowest
17 km/h
2018-10-03
Precip
Wettest
608 mm
2008
Driest
182 mm
2004
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