Best Time to Visit Sandakan
Best time: Apr.
May is warmest (31.8°C high); Dec is rainiest (327 mm).
Sandakan weather by month
| Month | High °C | Low °C | Rain mm | Sun hrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29.3 | 23.3 | 297 | 6.8 |
| Feb | 29.6 | 23.2 | 215 | 7.5 |
| Mar | 30.4 | 23.4 | 144 | 8.3 |
| Apr | 31.4 | 23.7 | 113 | 8.7 |
| May | 31.8 | 23.6 | 138 | 8.1 |
| Jun | 31.6 | 23.2 | 179 | 7.8 |
| Jul | 31.5 | 23 | 193 | 8 |
| Aug | 31.7 | 22.9 | 218 | 8.2 |
| Sep | 31.4 | 22.9 | 205 | 8.3 |
| Oct | 31 | 23.1 | 224 | 7.8 |
| Nov | 30.4 | 23.2 | 248 | 7.2 |
| Dec | 29.7 | 23.3 | 327 | 6.8 |
Average high temperature
Best months by activity
Overall: Apr
Beaches: AprMarAugSep
Hiking: AprMarAugSep
Sightseeing: AprMarFebJan
Sandakan quick facts
What to pack
Wet months (Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec): raincoat and umbrella.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Sandakan?
Apr.
What is the rainiest month?
Dec, about 327 mm.
What is the warmest month?
May, with average highs of 31.8°C.
Where to stay
See Sandakan hotels · Book Sandakan tours & activities
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Climate data: Open-Meteo Historical (ERA5), 1991–2020 climate normals.
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