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 »
  Bandar Seri Begawan's October nights exhibit a subtle drop in temperature, averaging at a moderately hot 25.8°C (78.4°F), closely aligned with the daytime highs. In Bandar Seri Begawan the average seawater temperature in October is 29.3°C (84.7°F).
• Kuala Belait - October »
  In Kuala Belait in October, it is raining for 23.5 days, with typically 133mm (5.24") of accumulated 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 »
  In Seria, during October, the rain falls for 23.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 133mm (5.24") of precipitation. In Seria, in October, during 23.5 rainfall days, 133mm (5.24") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Kampong Keriam - October »
  The weather for October in Kampong Keriam marks the onset of a heavier rainy season with rainfall averaging 177mm (6.97") over 27.2 days. In Kampong Keriam, in October, during 27.2 rainfall days, 177mm (6.97") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Kampong Kiarong - October »
  In Kampong Kiarong during October, the rain falls for 27.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 177mm (6.97") of precipitation. In Kampong Kiarong, in October, it is raining for 27.2 days, with typically 177mm (6.97") of accumulated precipitation.
• Kampong Beribi - October »
  In Kampong Beribi during October, the rain falls for 27.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 177mm (6.97") of precipitation. In Kampong Beribi, during October, the rain falls for 27.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 177mm (6.97") of precipitation.
• Jerudong - October »
  In Jerudong in October, during 27.2 rainfall days, 177mm (6.97") of precipitation is typically accumulated. On the first day of October in Jerudong, sunrise is at 06:08 and sunset at 18:12.
• Panaga - October »
  October illustrates a change in Panaga's weather, with an increase in relative humidity and rainfall. In Panaga, in October, during 23.5 rainfall days, 133mm (5.24") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Batu Apoi - October »
  In October, in Batu Apoi the rain falls for 27.5 days. On the last day of October, in Batu Apoi, Brunei, sunrise is at 06:04 and sunset at 18:01 +08.
• 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 October, in Sukang, Brunei, the rain falls for 26.5 days.