MalaysiaWhat’s the climate like in Sandakan?
The current climate in Sandakan features temperatures ranging from a high of 33°C to a low of 29°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 31°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 25°C and in the warmer months around 26°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Sandakan in recent years was 36°C in May 2019. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 24°C in January 2014.
On average, Sandakan receives 2330 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.
Curious about the weather in other parts of Malaysia? Check out the climate and weather for spots like Kuala Lumpur, Langkawi, Penang, or explore other destinations in Malaysia.
Best time to visit Sandakan?
The best time to visit Sandakan for mild to warm weather is February up to December. You might get some rain, but the temperatures are just right to explore Sandakan.
Climate Table of Sandakan
The climate table of Sandakan shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 29 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 30 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 318 | 130 | 147 | 127 | 137 | 166 | 170 | 206 | 205 | 205 | 231 | 288 |
| UV Index | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 31°C
- Highest temperature: 33°C in August
- Lowest temperature: 29°C in January
- Precipitation: 2330 mm per year, averaging 194 mm per month
- Driest months: 127 mm in April, 130 mm in February and 137 mm in May
- Wettest months: 318 mm in January, 288 mm in December and 231 mm in November
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Average Temperature per Month in Sandakan
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Sandakan, Malaysia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Sandakan
This graph shows how much rainfall Sandakan, Malaysia, gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Sandakan
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Sandakan, Malaysia. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Sandakan
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Sandakan, Malaysia. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Sandakan
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Sandakan, Malaysia, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average weather in Sandakan by month
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