Sabah weather in October
October is one of the least pleasant months in Sabah: highs of 27°C (80°F) and about 356 mm (14.0 in) of rain on average. Nights average 22°C (72°F) and cloud cover 86% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the wettest month of the year and the 2nd coolest. Compared with September, it is about as warm and wetter; November brings highs of 27°C (80°F) and 282 mm (11.1 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Kota Kinabalu, the largest city in Sabah. See below for other places.
Is October a good time to visit Sabah?
least pleasant month Weather score 33/100.
October is one of the least pleasant months for weather in Sabah. For better conditions, consider Feb–Apr.
Does it rain a lot in Sabah in October?
Yes, it is one of the rainy months: about 356 mm (14.0 in) falls in an average October. It is the wettest month of the year.
How warm is Sabah in October?
Days average 27°C (80°F) and nights 22°C (72°F).
Sabah weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°C (80°F) | 22°C (71°F) | 197 mm | 85% | fair |
| February | 27°C (80°F) | 21°C (70°F) | 98 mm | 77% | best |
| March | 27°C (81°F) | 22°C (71°F) | 123 mm | 74% | best |
| April | 28°C (83°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 138 mm | 72% | best |
| May | 28°C (82°F) | 23°C (74°F) | 218 mm | 82% | fair |
| June | 27°C (81°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 263 mm | 84% | least pleasant |
| July | 27°C (80°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 259 mm | 86% | least pleasant |
| August | 27°C (80°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 239 mm | 84% | least pleasant |
| September | 27°C (80°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 272 mm | 85% | least pleasant |
| October | 27°C (80°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 356 mm | 86% | least pleasant |
| November | 27°C (80°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 282 mm | 84% | least pleasant |
| December | 27°C (80°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 270 mm | 86% | least pleasant |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Sabah in October
Weather can differ a lot within Sabah: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kota Kinabalu | 27°C (80°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 356 mm | least pleasant |
| Sandakan | 28°C (83°F) | 26°C (79°F) | 262 mm | least pleasant |
| Tawau | 28°C (83°F) | 27°C (81°F) | 214 mm | fair |
| Lahad Datu | 28°C (82°F) | 24°C (74°F) | 226 mm | fair |
| Putatan | 27°C (80°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 356 mm | least pleasant |
| Donggongon | 27°C (80°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 356 mm | least pleasant |
| Keningau | 26°C (79°F) | 20°C (69°F) | 334 mm | least pleasant |
| Semporna | 29°C (83°F) | 28°C (82°F) | 214 mm | fair |
| Bandar Labuan | 29°C (83°F) | 28°C (82°F) | 268 mm | least pleasant |
| Sipitang | 27°C (81°F) | 22°C (71°F) | 335 mm | least pleasant |
| Petagas | 27°C (80°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 356 mm | least pleasant |
| Kudat | 28°C (83°F) | 26°C (79°F) | 307 mm | least pleasant |