Climate normals · 1970–2000
Sandakan Climate
Sandakan is a city in Malaysia (16) with a population of about 439,050. Its average annual temperature is 27°C (81°F), with roughly 2475 mm of rain per year.
27°C
Avg Temp
2475
Precip (mm/yr)
May
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Sandakan Climate
Sandakan has an average annual temperature of 27°C (81°F) and receives about 2475 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is May and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
27°C
Avg Temp
2475
Precip (mm/yr)
May
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 26° / 79° | 293 mm |
| February | 26° / 80° | 214 mm |
| March | 27° / 80° | 142 mm |
| April | 28° / 82° | 112 mm |
| May | 28° / 82° | 136 mm |
| June | 27° / 81° | 176 mm |
| July | 27° / 81° | 191 mm |
| August | 27° / 81° | 216 mm |
| September | 27° / 81° | 203 mm |
| October | 27° / 81° | 222 mm |
| November | 27° / 80° | 246 mm |
| December | 27° / 80° | 324 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Sandakan
The most comfortable months to visit Sandakan are typically April, March and May, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is May (around 32°C high). The coldest is January (near 23°C low). December is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Sandakan are typically April, March and May, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Sandakan, Malaysia has an average annual temperature of 27°C and about 2475 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is May and the coldest is January.
In May, the hottest month, daily highs in Sandakan average about 32°C (89°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.