Which is the hottest month in Sandakan?

The hottest time of year in Sandakan is normally April. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 33°C with very high heat and humidity.

Which month has the most rain in Sandakan?

In terms of rainfall, November is usually the wettest month in Sandakan with 278mm on average. There are normally 25 days in November with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Sandakan?

The sunniest time of year in Sandakan is normally February with bright sunshine on average for 57% of daylight hours; that's 7 hours of sunshine per day.

Best time to visit Sandakan

Q: When is the best time to visit Sandakan?

The best times to visit Sandakan, Malaysia are in April and May Daily hours of sunshine = 8 hours or more.

The best times to visit Sandakan, Malaysia are in April and May based on our default weather conditions. Update your weather preferences to see which months best match.

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When is the best time to visit Sandakan?

The best times to visit Sandakan, Malaysia are in April and May based on the following average weather conditions.

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The weather guide for Malaysia (Sandakan) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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