October weather forecastKuah, Malaysia

October

Weather in October

October, like September, in Kuah, Malaysia, is a moderately hot autumn month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 28.9°C (84°F) and 27°C (80.6°F).

Temperature

The months of January, September and October see the lowest levels of Kuah's temperatures, averaging a high of 28.9°C (84°F).

Heat index

The average heat index in October is calculated to be a hot 33°C (91.4°F). Implement more preventive measures, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are probable. Heatstroke might result from extended activity.
One should consider that heat index numbers are for shaded settings and light wind. Facing direct sunlight may hike up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', is the outcome of merging air's temperature and its humidity metrics. The impact of weather is personal, differing among a variety of people based on differences in body mass, height, and the level of physical exertion. Direct sunlight can potentially raise the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees, so it's crucial to consider. Heat index values are essentially critical for children. Kids generally face higher risks than adults as they sweat less. Along with their large skin surface compared to their small bodies and higher heat production due to their activities, their vulnerability is increased.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October is 75%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is October, when the rain falls for 28.2 days and typically aggregates up to 235mm (9.25") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

In Kuah, in October, the average water temperature is 29.7°C (85.5°F).
Note: With water temperature from 25°C (77°F) to 29°C (84.2°F), all water activities are comfortable and delightful, devoid of discomfort even for lengthened periods.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 7:12 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 7:01 pm +08.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 8.2h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 7 during October translates into the following recommendations:
Avoid overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals can burn in under 20 minutes. Stay out of direct sunlight and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest, but remember that shade devices may not offer full sun protection. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Stay aware! UV radiation is magnified when reflecting off sand and water.

Frequently asked questions

January, September and October, with an average high-temperature of 28.9°C (84°F), are the coldest months.

The high-temperature during October is 28.9°C (84°F) and the low-temperature is 27°C (80.6°F). In October, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is calculated to be 33°C (91.4°F).

In Kuah, the average relative humidity in October is 75%.

October is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 28.2 days and accumulates 235mm (9.25") of precipitation.

In Kuah, in October, it is raining for 28.2 days, with typically 235mm (9.25") of accumulated precipitation.

In Kuah, the average seawater temperature in October is 29.7°C (85.5°F). For any water activity, surface water temperatures between 25°C (77°F) and 29°C (84.2°F) are considered as excellent and extremely pleasant for lengthened periods.

In October, the average day length in Kuah is 11h and 59min.

On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 7:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 7:01 pm +08.

In October, the average sunshine duration is 8.2h.

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index.

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the lowest UV index.

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
Kuah, Malaysia

  • Average high temperature in October: 28.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is May (29.9°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January, September and October (28.9°C).

  • Average low temperature in October: 27°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is May (27.7°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (25.8°C).

Average pressure in October
Kuah, Malaysia

  • Average pressure in October: 1009.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1010.4mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are May and June (1008.6mbar).

Average wind speed in October
Kuah, Malaysia

  • Average wind speed in October: 11.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (17.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (9.7km/h).

Average humidity in October
Kuah, Malaysia

  • Average humidity in October: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are November and December (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, July and August (73%).

Average rainfall in October
Kuah, Malaysia

  • Average rainfall in October: 235mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (235mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (40mm).

Average rainfall days in October
Kuah, Malaysia

  • Average rainfall days in October: 28.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (28.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (13 days).

Average sea temperature in October
Kuah, Malaysia

  • Average sea temperature in October: 29.7°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is May (30.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is January (28.2°C).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Kuah, Malaysia

  • Average daylight in October: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 8h and 12min

The month with the most sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 8h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in October
Kuah, Malaysia

  • Average sunshine days in October: 1.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (14 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (1.1 days).

Average UV index in October
Kuah, Malaysia

  • Average UV index in October: 7

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 7).

Average cloud cover in October
Kuah, Malaysia

  • Average cloud cover in October: 42

The months with the most cloud cover are October and November (Cloud cover 42).
The month with the least cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 21).

Average visibility in October
Kuah, Malaysia

  • Average visibility in October: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are October and November (9km).