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.
Sandakan climatological average
Annual average temperature: approx. 27.9°C / Annual rainfall: approx. 3206 mm / Summer humidity: 75%–85% / Rainiest month: December
Sandakan monthly average temperature and precipitation
Month
Air temperature (°C)
Precipitation (mm)
January
27°C
411.7
February
27.3°C
293
March
27.8°C
136.3
April
28.5°C
149
May
28.8°C
177.3
June
28°C
228.7
July
28°C
272.3
August
28°C
235
September
28°C
317.3
October
28.2°C
206
November
27.7°C
367.7
December
27.2°C
412.3
Sandakan weather for the next seven days
10/13
Monday
Patchy rain nearby
30.8°C/24.8°C
10/14
Tuesday
Patchy rain nearby
31.6°C/24.1°C
10/15
Wednesday
Moderate rain
29.9°C/24.6°C
10/16
Thursday
Patchy rain nearby
31.5°C/24.5°C
10/17
Friday
Patchy rain nearby
31.3°C/24.1°C
10/18
Saturday
Patchy rain nearby
30.9°C/24.1°C
10/19
Sunday
Patchy rain nearby
30.2°C/24.8°C
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