Sandakan weather in September (Sabah, Malaysia)

How's the weather trend in Sandakan as September approaches? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

September in Sandakan generally includes very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 34°C. At night, it falls to around 24°C. Although these are the average temperatures, expect warmer days occasionally. Wear cool clothing and stay hydrated to manage the heat.

Precipitation

Sandakan in September falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 262 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 18 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 162 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Sandakan climate page with graphs.

 

Sandakan, monthly averages in September

Min Temperature 24°C  

Max Temperature 34°C  

Chance of Rain 61%  

Precipitation 262 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 79%  

Windspeed 4 km/h  

Sunshine 162 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Malaysia in September

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

Weather conditions Weather

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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).

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

7/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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