Kuala Lumpur weather in October
October is one of the least pleasant months in Kuala Lumpur: highs of 29°C (84°F) and about 263 mm (10.4 in) of rain on average. Nights average 22°C (72°F) and cloud cover 91% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 2nd wettest month of the year and the 6th warmest. Compared with September, it is about as warm and wetter; November brings highs of 28°C (83°F) and 314 mm (12.4 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Kuala Lumpur, the largest city in Kuala Lumpur. See below for other places.
Is October a good time to visit Kuala Lumpur?
least pleasant month Weather score 38/100.
October is one of the least pleasant months for weather in Kuala Lumpur. For better conditions, consider Feb–Mar, May–Aug.
Does it rain a lot in Kuala Lumpur in October?
Yes, it is one of the rainy months: about 263 mm (10.4 in) falls in an average October. It is the 2nd wettest month of the year.
How warm is Kuala Lumpur in October?
Days average 29°C (84°F) and nights 22°C (72°F).
Kuala Lumpur weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°C (83°F) | 21°C (70°F) | 206 mm | 82% | fair |
| February | 29°C (85°F) | 21°C (70°F) | 157 mm | 76% | best |
| March | 30°C (85°F) | 22°C (71°F) | 194 mm | 79% | best |
| April | 30°C (86°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 250 mm | 83% | fair |
| May | 29°C (85°F) | 23°C (74°F) | 172 mm | 85% | best |
| June | 29°C (84°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 155 mm | 82% | best |
| July | 28°C (83°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 169 mm | 84% | best |
| August | 29°C (83°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 184 mm | 86% | best |
| September | 29°C (83°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 195 mm | 88% | fair |
| October | 29°C (84°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 263 mm | 91% | least pleasant |
| November | 28°C (83°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 314 mm | 92% | least pleasant |
| December | 28°C (82°F) | 22°C (71°F) | 263 mm | 90% | least pleasant |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Kuala Lumpur in October
Weather can differ a lot within Kuala Lumpur: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kuala Lumpur | 29°C (84°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 263 mm | least pleasant |
| Titiwangsa | 29°C (84°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 263 mm | least pleasant |