October weather forecast
Brunei

October in Brunei is a month of intriguing transitions, acting as a threshold between the concluding southwest monsoon and the impending onset of the northeast monsoon. The interplay of these significant wind systems dictates the climate during this period, rendering October both dynamic and unpredictable.

The temperature range remains relatively stable, oscillating between 24°C (75.2°F) and 36°C (96.8°F). Yet, the frequency of rain episodes starts to shift. While still receiving a significant amount of rainfall, there's a noticeable decrease from the September peak. This reduction marks the early stages of the transition from the more intense wet season towards the slightly drier phase that the end of the year brings.

In a comparative lens with September, October's rainfall is somewhat reduced in terms of both intensity and duration. While rain showers persist, the longer and heavier downpours begin to wane, giving way to shorter and sporadic episodes. This doesn't imply that the wet season has entirely concluded, but rather that its peak has passed and a change is on the horizon.

Banda Seri Begawan continues its role as the climatic barometer for the nation. The city's urban warmth, combined with decreasing rain, can lead to pockets of high humidity. However, the gradual shift in weather patterns ensures that the city experiences a balanced mix of wet and moderately dry days.

Wind patterns during October start exhibiting signs of change. The dominant southwest monsoon winds, which have steered the climate for the past few months, begin to diminish in strength, averaging speeds from 8km/h (5mph) to 10km/h (6.2mph). Concurrently, there are early indications of the northeast monsoon's influence, though it's yet to establish its full presence. This duality of wind systems contributes to October's unpredictable nature, making it a month of transition and change for Brunei.

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• Bandar Seri Begawan - October »
  In Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei, in October, during 27.2 rainfall days, 177mm (6.97") of precipitation is typically accumulated. The shift into October finds Bandar Seri Begawan at an average high-temperature of a still hot 30.6°C (87.1°F), closely comparable to September's conditions.
• Kuala Belait - October »
  In Kuala Belait during October, the rain falls for 23.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 133mm (5.24") of precipitation. October in Kuala Belait marks a considerable shift in rainfall patterns as the rain volumes escalate to 133mm (5.24") in comparison to September's considerably lower 79mm (3.11").
• Seria - October »
  October in Seria experiences a noticeable hike in rainfall, with accumulated precipitation reaching up to 133mm (5.24"). In Seria, in October, it is raining for 23.5 days, with typically 133mm (5.24") of accumulated precipitation.
• Kampong Keriam - October »
  The weather for October in Kampong Keriam, Brunei, marks the onset of a heavier rainy season with rainfall averaging 177mm (6.97") over 27.2 days. In Kampong Keriam, in October, it is raining for 27.2 days, with typically 177mm (6.97") of accumulated precipitation.
• Kampong Kiarong - October »
  In Kampong Kiarong, in October, during 27.2 rainfall days, 177mm (6.97") of precipitation is typically accumulated. On the first day of October in Kampong Kiarong, sunrise is at 06:07 and sunset at 18:12.
• Kampong Beribi - October »
  In Kampong Beribi, in October, it is raining for 27.2 days, with typically 177mm (6.97") of accumulated precipitation. In Kampong Beribi, the average relative humidity in October is 76%.
• Jerudong - October »
  In October, the average heat index, which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is calculated to be 38°C (100.4°F). In Jerudong, in October, during 27.2 rainfall days, 177mm (6.97") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Panaga - October »
  In Panaga in October, during 23.5 rainfall days, 133mm (5.24") of precipitation is typically accumulated. October illustrates a change in Panaga's weather, with an increase in relative humidity and rainfall.
• Batu Apoi - October »
  In October, in Batu Apoi the rain falls for 27.5 days. The transition from September to October in Batu Apoi sees an average high-temperature of a still hot 31.6°C (88.9°F), indicating a minor variance from the prior month.
• Melilas - October »
  The climb of rainfall figures in October, up to 172mm (6.77"), indicates a pivotal month in Melilas, Brunei's weather calendar. On the first day of October in Melilas sunrise is at 06:08 and sunset at 18:13.
• Sukang - October »
  October signifies a diverting weather pattern in Sukang with rainfall rising to 172mm (6.77"), marking a significant increase from September. In Sukang, Brunei, in October, it is raining for 26.5 days, with typically 172mm (6.77") of accumulated precipitation.