Sandakan Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Sandakan has relatively stable weather with very warm temperatures.
It also has a relatively rainy climate with high levels of precipitation.
Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
With minimal seasonal shifts, Sandakan experiences a constant climate year-round. On average, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 34°C in May to a very warm 31°C in January.
Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching 23°C in January. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Sandakan has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 3057 mm of rainfall per year. The wettest period in Sandakan occurs in December, which receives around 301 mm of precipitation. During the driest month, April, Sandakan experiences heavy rainfall, totaling approximately 185 mm. The consistent precipitation levels throughout the year contribute to a relatively stable climate.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Sandakan enjoys sunny spells year-round. January sees up to 8.4 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. September, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 5.4 hours of sun despite this cloudier time of the year. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The city experiences its highest humidity in January, reaching 84%. In September, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 79%. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed over the year ranges from 1 m/s in April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November to 3 m/s in January.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
broken clouds and thunder broken clouds and thunder broken clouds and no rainForecast for Sandakan
3 m/s
4 m/s
4 m/s
The best time of year to visit Sandakan in Malaysia
Sandakan has high temperatures year round ranging between 31°C and 34°C.The average rainfall figures in Sandakan are quite high. Throughout the year, you have a chance of prolonged precipitation. So no matter what time of year you go, you will always have to deal with a high number of rainy days. This makes it more challenging to point out the best time of year to visit. If we needed to pick one month we would choose January which is the sunniest month of the year.
Other facts from our historical weather data:
May has an average maximum temperature of 34°C and is the hottest month of the year.
The coolest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 31°C.
December tops the wettest month list with 301 mm of rainfall.
April is the driest month with 185 mm of precipitation.
January is the sunniest month with an average of 251 hours of sunshine.
No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.
