Sabah
Kota Kinabalu, Kinabalu NP, Sepilok, Lankayan & Selingan Islands Danum Valley, Mabul & Sipadan Islands
Whilst rainfall increases during October, in the north and east of Sabah there are still plenty of fine days whilst in the centre and south the majority of days are expected to be dry. It is still a good month to visit, and there are many benefits of lower visitor-numbers to be enjoyed. Furthermore keen divers should enjoy optimum conditions on the Sidapan & Mabul Islands.
(avg daily temp: 28°C, avg monthly rainfall: 255mm).
Sarawak
Kuching, Damai Beach, Mulu National Park, Batang Ai
October sees an increase in rainfall, particularly in the coastal areas of Kuching, Damai Beach and Bako NP. Further to the south and east, Batang Ai and Gunung Mulu NP are still likely to be experiencing much dry weather however. The ever-present possibility of thunderstorms remains, although these are most likely to occur in the late afternoon or evening.
(avg daily temp: 28°C, avg monthly rainfall: 330mm).