Sandakan Weather in January

January in Sandakan averages 31°C (88°F) during the day and 23°C (73°F) at night. January is part of the rainy season, with around 296 mm (12 in) of rainfall and frequent showers.

Rainfall in Sandakan in January

As part of the rainy season, Sandakan sees around 24 days of rain in January, with an average of 296 mm (12 in). The rainy season here brings regular, substantial showers. It's worth being prepared for rain on most days you're out.

Temperature in Sandakan in January

In January, Sandakan gets very high temperatures, with highs of 31°C (88°F). Nights cool to around 23°C (73°F). Sunshine and humidity can make it feel even warmer than the raw temperature suggests. Nights stay warm at around 23°C (73°F), so light bedding and good ventilation are worth thinking about.

Sunshine in Sandakan in January

With approximately 251 hours of sunshine, the days are filled with clear skies during the day. Rain typically falls in the afternoon or evening, keeping mornings and early parts of the day sunny.

Wind Speed in Sandakan in January

January has wind speeds averaging 3 m/s (6 knots). You can expect comfortable light winds that steadily move flags and feel mild throughout the day. Since this is an average, daily conditions vary from gentle winds to more active breezes.

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