Sandakan
Sandakan is a beautiful coastal city in the Malaysian state of Sabah, offering rich natural landscapes, a unique cultural atmosphere and warm and hospitable residents. The beaches, museums and nature reserves here are places for travelers to explore and experience. The climate in Sandakan is a tropical rainforest climate, which is warm and humid throughout the year, but there are occasional heavy rains. Therefore, travelers should carry rain gear with them.
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Data source: Meteostat・Last updated: 2025-09
Weather in Sandakan throughout the year
Spring (March–May): Average 27.8–28.8°C, hot and humid climate, relatively low rainfall. Common activities: Explore rainforest, visit Sabah State Park. Recommended clothing: Light and breathable clothing, short sleeves, shorts, sandals.
Summer (June–August): Average 28.0°C, hot and humid climate, moderate rainfall. Common activities: Water activities, diving, snorkeling, enjoy the beach. Recommended clothing: Light and breathable clothing, swimwear, sun hat.
Autumn (September–November): Average 28.0–27.7°C, hot and humid climate, moderate to high rainfall. Common activities: Visit cultural attractions, enjoy local cuisine, appreciate natural scenery. Recommended clothing: Light and breathable clothing, rain gear.
Winter (December–February): Average 27.0–27.3°C, hot and humid climate, highest rainfall. Common activities: Indoor activities, museum visits, shopping. Recommended clothing: Light and breathable clothing, rain gear.
Weather in Sandakan
Annual average temperature: approx. 27.9°C / Annual rainfall: approx. 3206 mm / Summer humidity: 75%–85% / Rainiest month: December
Sandakan weather by month
| Month | January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 27°C | 27.3°C | 27.8°C | 28.5°C | 28.8°C | 28°C | 28°C | 28°C | 28°C | 28.2°C | 27.7°C | 27.2°C |
| Rainfall (mm) | 411.7 | 293 | 136.3 | 149 | 177.3 | 228.7 | 272.3 | 235 | 317.3 | 206 | 367.7 | 412.3 |
7-day weather forecast for Sandakan
| Date | 11/14Saturday | 11/15Sunday | 11/16Monday | 11/17Tuesday | 11/18Wednesday | 11/19Thursday | 11/20Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weather |  Patchy rain nearby | Patchy rain nearby |  Light rain shower | Light rain shower | Patchy rain nearby | Patchy rain nearby | Light rain shower |
| High | 30.5°C | 30.5°C | 29.6°C | 29.4°C | 29.2°C | 28.9°C | 28.3°C |
| Low | 24.3°C | 24.9°C | 24.5°C | 24.2°C | 24°C | 24.1°C | 24.4°C |
