Our verdict
The best time to visit Sandakan is September-October
In the height of summer, temperatures in Sandakan can reach a maximum of 33℃ (91℉). In the colder months such as February, temperatures usually get down to an average minimum of 24℃ (76℉).
If you’re a sun-chaser and want to visit Sandakan when the days are longest, you should visit in May. You don’t want to get wet on your holiday, do you? Well if you’re trying to avoid the rain, then steer clear of Sandakan in January. Head over there in April instead if you want to increase your chances of not being rained on.
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Sandakan seasons
Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Sandakan as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Sandakan is in the Northern Hemisphere, so the seasons fall during these months:
| Season | Months |
|---|---|
| Summer | June to August |
| Autumn/fall | September to November |
| Winter | December to February |
| Spring | March to May |
Average temperatures in Sandakan
If the temperature is a big factor for you to help you decide when to visit, the chart below shows the average minimum and maximum temperatures in Sandakan for each month side-by-side so you can easily see the difference in weather throughout the year. To see the temperatures in both Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F), hover or tap the shaded boxes on the graph.
Sandakan climate by month
If you already have a rough idea about which months you might want to travel, the section below shows a detailed breakdown of the climate in Sandakan for each month so you can see if it all suits your wants and needs. Scroll down, or use the quick menu below to jump to your preferred month.
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Sandakan in January
- Average temperature: 27℃ (80℉)
- Average high temperature: 28℃ (83℉)
- Average low temperature: 25℃ (77℉)
- Average humidity: 83%
- Average sunny days: 2 days
- Average rainfall: 260mm (10") over 28 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Sandakan in January, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Sandakan in February
- Average temperature: 26℃ (79℉)
- Average high temperature: 29℃ (83℉)
- Average low temperature: 24℃ (76℉)
- Average humidity: 83%
- Average sunny days: 5 days
- Average rainfall: 126mm (5") over 22 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Sandakan in February, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Sandakan in March
- Average temperature: 27℃ (80℉)
- Average high temperature: 29℃ (85℉)
- Average low temperature: 25℃ (76℉)
- Average humidity: 82%
- Average sunny days: 5 days
- Average rainfall: 110mm (4") over 24 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Sandakan in March, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Sandakan in April
- Average temperature: 28℃ (82℉)
- Average high temperature: 30℃ (87℉)
- Average low temperature: 25℃ (77℉)
- Average humidity: 80%
- Average sunny days: 4 days
- Average rainfall: 104mm (4") over 25 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Sandakan in April, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.
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Sandakan in May
- Average temperature: 28℃ (83℉)
- Average high temperature: 31℃ (88℉)
- Average low temperature: 26℃ (78℉)
- Average humidity: 80%
- Average sunny days: 3 days
- Average rainfall: 145mm (6") over 28 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Sandakan in May, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.
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Sandakan in June
- Average temperature: 28℃ (82℉)
- Average high temperature: 31℃ (88℉)
- Average low temperature: 25℃ (78℉)
- Average humidity: 79%
- Average sunny days: 3 days
- Average rainfall: 123mm (5") over 27 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Sandakan in June, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.
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Sandakan in July
- Average temperature: 28℃ (81℉)
- Average high temperature: 31℃ (87℉)
- Average low temperature: 25℃ (77℉)
- Average humidity: 80%
- Average sunny days: 2 days
- Average rainfall: 133mm (5") over 28 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Sandakan in July, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.
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Sandakan in August
- Average temperature: 28℃ (82℉)
- Average high temperature: 31℃ (88℉)
- Average low temperature: 25℃ (77℉)
- Average humidity: 80%
- Average sunny days: 1 days
- Average rainfall: 160mm (6") over 29 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Sandakan in August, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.
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Sandakan in September
- Average temperature: 28℃ (82℉)
- Average high temperature: 31℃ (87℉)
- Average low temperature: 25℃ (77℉)
- Average humidity: 80%
- Average sunny days: 2 days
- Average rainfall: 149mm (6") over 28 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Sandakan in September, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.
Sandakan in October
- Average temperature: 28℃ (82℉)
- Average high temperature: 30℃ (87℉)
- Average low temperature: 25℃ (77℉)
- Average humidity: 80%
- Average sunny days: 3 days
- Average rainfall: 169mm (7") over 28 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Sandakan in October, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.
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Sandakan in November
- Average temperature: 27℃ (81℉)
- Average high temperature: 30℃ (86℉)
- Average low temperature: 25℃ (77℉)
- Average humidity: 81%
- Average sunny days: 2 days
- Average rainfall: 175mm (7") over 27 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Sandakan in November, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Sandakan in December
- Average temperature: 27℃ (81℉)
- Average high temperature: 29℃ (85℉)
- Average low temperature: 25℃ (77℉)
- Average humidity: 82%
- Average sunny days: 2 days
- Average rainfall: 216mm (9") over 28 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Sandakan in December, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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