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Sandakan weather in December (Sabah, Malaysia)

How does the weather in Sandakan usually fare in December? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

The monthly weather conditions in Sandakan for December typically bring very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. As the day progresses, monthly temperatures can peak at 32°C. At nightfall, they typically drop to 24°C.

Precipitation

Sandakan in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 301 mm for the month. Expect the heaviest rain of the year this month, often arriving in intense bursts. A poncho is essential for keeping dry. Typically, you can expect about 25 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month (despite the rainy season), with about 211 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

Average windspeed

Wind speeds average 2 m/s during December. At this speed, expect light breezes that you can feel on your face and cause leaves to rustle gently. Since this is an average, some days are calmer with barely any wind while others have more noticeable gentle breezes.

If you prefer enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days, typically offer the best weather. Our weather planner can help you find other warm and sunny destinations for this time of year.

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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Malaysia, check out our Sandakan's climate page.

Sandakan, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 24°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 32°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 84%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 301 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 25 days  
HumidityHumidity 84%  
WindspeedWindspeed 2 m/s  
SunshineSunshine 211 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Malaysia in December

Find out more about the weather in Malaysia and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Malaysia, check out our Sandakan's climate page.

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
8/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
6/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

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