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When is the best time to visit Sandakan?
In general the best time to visit Sandakan is probably October, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are August, September, October, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
But ultimately the best time to visit depends on what you want to do:
- The best time for a sun tanning holiday is August, September, October. Average maximum temperatures are up to +88°F in October and it has 0 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during January - December.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is January, November, December with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Sandakan in different months
This is the average weather in Sandakan for each month based on historic data:
In January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December the weather is average. Expect around 305 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 303 mm in January.
Climate in Sandakan
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Sandakan for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +91°F | +90°F | +93°F | +97°F | +99°F | +97°F | +95°F | +95°F | +95°F | +95°F | +95°F | +91°F |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +84°F | +84°F | +86°F | +88°F | +88°F | +88°F | +88°F | +88°F | +88°F | +88°F | +86°F | +84°F |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +72°F | +72°F | +72°F | +73°F | +73°F | +73°F | +73°F | +73°F | +73°F | +73°F | +73°F | +72°F |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 87 | 85 | 84 | 83 | 84 | 85 | 84 | 84 | 85 | 86 | 87 | 87 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 303 | 208 | 191 | 163 | 239 | 247 | 232 | 225 | 254 | 284 | 273 | 288 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 29 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 28 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Sandakan during the whole year:
The hottest month in Sandakan is October with average maximum temperature going up to +88°F. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +75°F.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Sandakan looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Sandakan is December with average humidity going up to 87%. The least humid month is April with an average humidity of 83%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Sandakan during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is April with approximately 0 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 163 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is January with approximately 29 rainy days and 303 mm of total precipitation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Sandakan:
What is the hottest month in Sandakan?
The hottest month in Sandakan is October with average maximum temperature of +88°F.
What is the coldest month in Sandakan?
The coldest month in Sandakan is January with minimum temperatures of +75°F.
Is Sandakan worth visiting in winter?
Winter in Sandakan could be a good time to visit, as the weather is generally ok.
When does it rain the least in Sandakan?
if you're looking to visit Sandakan when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for January, December, October. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being April with only 163 mm of rain.
Other cities in Malaysia
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Monthly weather in Sandakan
Source of the data
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Sandakan, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.
