Malacca · AutumnMonth summary
Malacca weather in October
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
24°C – 29°C
🌧 Rainy days
78% of days
☀️ Sunshine
8.9h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Autumn
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.4/10
📅 📅 Best month
February (8.0/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Malacca in October?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you're willing to accept showers in exchange for lower prices and fewer tourists.
❌ No if: you're planning 100% outdoor activities — rain is frequent.
Our take: Favourable conditions in October (7.4/10). February scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
Malacca in October by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in October
Autumn in Malacca is often underrated: 29°C, golden light and declining crowds. An interesting window. With 78% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. February (8.0/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⛅ January | 24°C | 30°C | 58% | 140.1 | 8.9h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 24°C | 30°C | 43% | 83.7 | 10.9h | 8.0/10 |
| ⛅ March | 24°C | 31°C | 69% | 164.5 | 10.0h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌧️ April | 25°C | 30°C | 92% | 237.0 | 9.8h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌧️ May | 25°C | 30°C | 88% | 239.0 | 9.1h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ June | 25°C | 30°C | 71% | 174.5 | 9.4h | 7.4/10 |
| ⛅ July | 25°C | 29°C | 73% | 163.1 | 9.4h | 7.5/10 |
| ⛅ August | 25°C | 29°C | 76% | 203.2 | 9.2h | 7.4/10 |
| ⛅ September | 24°C | 29°C | 76% | 197.4 | 9.5h | 7.4/10 |
| ⛅ October | 24°C | 29°C | 78% | 206.6 | 8.9h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌧️ November | 24°C | 29°C | 92% | 299.2 | 7.9h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌧️ December | 24°C | 29°C | 80% | 264.0 | 8.4h | 7.3/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In October, Malacca averages 29°C, 78% rainy days and 8.9h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.4/10.
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Comparison
October vs February (best month)
The best month is February (score 8.0/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +1°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -35%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +2.0h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Malacca in October
Is October a good time to visit Malacca?
October is an acceptable time for Malacca (score 7.4/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider February (8.0/10) if possible.
Does it rain a lot in Malacca in October?
Yes, 78% of days see rain in October. Plan some indoor activities as backup.
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