The climate of Sandakan
According to Abbreviationfinder, Sandakan is located in East Malaysia on the coast on the island of Borneo, in the province of Sabah. The Kinabatangan River runs east of the city. Sandakan attracts many eco-tourists, who come to the Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Center, a shelter and rehabilitation center for orangutans. Many tourists also use Sandakan as a base for the Turtle Islands Park in the Sulu Sea. The green turtle nests on these islands, which belong partly to Malaysia and partly to the Philippines .
Sandakan has a tropical rainforest climate. This climate ensures that Sandakan enjoys pleasantly high temperatures all year round and that the temperature rarely falls below 20 degrees Celsius. Sandakan does not actually have a rainy season: it rains heavily here all year round, only in early summer and spring there are slightly fewer days with precipitation. In the winter months you can assume that it rains almost every day. The water temperature is pleasantly high all year round.
Climate figures
The figures below are based on long-term average climate statistics. The temperatures are displayed in degrees Celsius (°C).
| maximum temperature | minimum temperature | hours of sunshine per day | days of rainfall per month | water temperature | ||
| January | 29℃ | 23℃ | 5 | 25 | 28℃ | |
| February | 30℃ | 23℃ | 6 | 18 | 28℃ | |
| March | 31℃ | 24℃ | 7 | 15 | 28℃ | |
| April | 32℃ | 24℃ | 8 | 11 | 29℃ | |
| May | 33℃ | 24℃ | 8 | 13 | 29℃ | |
| June | 32℃ | 23℃ | 7 | 16 | 29℃ | |
| July | 32℃ | 23℃ | 7 | 17 | 29℃ | |
| August | 32℃ | 23℃ | 7 | 18 | 29℃ | |
| September | 32℃ | 23℃ | 6 | 18 | 29℃ | |
| October | 32℃ | 23℃ | 6 | 21 | 29℃ | |
| November | 31℃ | 23℃ | 6 | 25 | 29℃ | |
| December | 30℃ | 23℃ | 5 | 26 | 29℃ |
The weather in Sandakan
Here you will find the weather forecast for Sandakan. View the current weather in Sandakan and the forecast for the coming days, such as temperatures, the chance of precipitation, the wind direction and the wind strength. With this weather data you can see what kind of weather you can expect in Sandakan. Based on the climate statistics, we describe the weather per month in Sandakan. This is not a long-term forecast, but gives the average weather forecast for all months of the year. Do you want to see the detailed weather forecast for Sandakan? On the page with extra weather information we show the chance of snow, the wind chill, visibility, UV strength, air pressure and more good weather information.
An average weather picture per month can be compiled on the basis of long-term climate statistics, certain weather patterns and specific events.
The weather in January
In January, the average maximum temperature in Sandakan is around 29 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in January is 23 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in January at this destination is around 5 hours per day. Within the whole month there is precipitation for about 25 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this makes for a wet month.
The weather in February
In the month of February, the average maximum temperature in Sandakan is around 30 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in February is 23 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in February at this destination is around 6 hours per day. Within the whole month there is precipitation for about 18 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this makes for a wet month.
The weather in March
In the month of March, the average maximum temperature in Sandakan is around 31 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in March is 24 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in March at this destination is around 7 hours per day. Within the whole month there is rainfall for about 15 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this results in a month with quite a lot of precipitation.
The weather in April
In the month of April, the average maximum temperature in Sandakan is around 32 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in April is 24 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in April at this destination is around 8 hours per day. Within the whole month there is rainfall for about 11 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this results in a month with quite a lot of precipitation.
The weather in May
In the month of May, the average maximum temperature in Sandakan is around 33 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in May is 24 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in May in this destination is around 8 hours per day. Within the whole month there is precipitation for about 13 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this results in a month with quite a lot of precipitation.
The weather in June
In the month of June, the average maximum temperature in Sandakan is around 32 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in June is 23 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in June at this destination is around 7 hours per day. Within the whole month there is precipitation for about 16 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this results in a month with quite a lot of precipitation.
The weather in July
In July, the average maximum temperature in Sandakan is around 32 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in July is 23 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in July at this destination is around 7 hours per day. Within the whole month there is precipitation for about 17 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this results in a month with quite a lot of precipitation.
The weather in August
In the month of August, the average maximum temperature in Sandakan is around 32 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in August is 23 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in August in this destination is around 7 hours per day. Within the whole month there is precipitation for about 18 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this makes for a wet month.
The weather in September
In the month of September, the average maximum temperature in Sandakan is around 32 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in September is 23 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in September at this destination is around 6 hours per day. Within the whole month there is precipitation for about 18 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this makes for a wet month.
The weather in October
In the month of October, the average maximum temperature in Sandakan is around 32 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in October is 23 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in October at this destination is around 6 hours per day. Within the entire month there is precipitation for about 21 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this makes for a wet month.
The weather in November
In the month of November, the average maximum temperature in Sandakan is around 31 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in November is 23 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in November at this destination is around 6 hours per day. Within the whole month there is precipitation for about 25 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this makes for a wet month.
The weather in December
In the month of December, the average maximum temperature in Sandakan is around 30 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in December is 23 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in December at this destination is around 5 hours per day. Within the whole month there is precipitation for about 26 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this makes for a wet month.
