Sandakan Weather in August

August in Sandakan brings very high temperatures around 34°C (93°F) during the day, dropping to 24°C (75°F) at night, and as part of the rainy season, heavy rainfall is common.

Rainfall in Sandakan in August

As part of the rainy season, Sandakan sees around 18 days of rain in August, with an average of 234 mm (9.2 in). Rainfall this month is frequent and tends to be fairly heavy when it does fall. Packing waterproofs is a good idea.

Temperature in Sandakan in August

August in Sandakan brings very high temperatures, with highs of 34°C (93°F) and nights around 24°C (75°F). If you're spending a lot of time outdoors, it helps to plan around the warmer part of the day. With overnight lows of 24°C (75°F), evenings and nights remain warm. Light clothing and an open window or fan can help you sleep comfortably.

Sunshine in Sandakan in August

The month enjoys around 191 hours of sunshine. The wet weather tends to wait until afternoon or evening to arrive, leaving the first half of most days dry and sunny.

Wind Speed in Sandakan in August

August has wind speeds averaging 1 m/s (2 knots). You can expect very gentle conditions with light air movement on typical days. Since this is an average, daily weather varies from perfectly still moments to some breezier days.

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