Best time to visit Sandakan

Q: When is the best time to visit Sandakan?

The best time to visit Sandakan is January, February and March based on the following average weather conditions. Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C. Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more.

Q: Which is the hottest month in Sandakan?

The hottest time of year in Sandakan is normally May. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 32°C with very high heat and humidity.

Q: Which month has the most rain in Sandakan?

In terms of rainfall, January is usually the wettest month in Sandakan with 443mm on average. There are normally 25 days in January with some rain.

Q: When is it sunniest in Sandakan?

The sunniest time of year in Sandakan is normally April with bright sunshine on average for 66% of daylight hours; that's 8 hours of sunshine per day.

Q: When is the sea warmest in Sandakan?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Sandakan in May when the water temperature reaches 29°C.

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When is the best time to visit Sandakan?

The best time to visit Sandakan is January, February and March based on the following average weather conditions.

Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C [remove]
Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more [remove]

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Which is the hottest month in Sandakan?

The hottest time of year in Sandakan is normally May. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 32°C with very high heat and humidity.

Which month has the most rain in Sandakan?

In terms of rainfall, January is usually the wettest month in Sandakan with 443mm on average. There are normally 25 days in January with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Sandakan?

The sunniest time of year in Sandakan is normally April with bright sunshine on average for 66% of daylight hours; that's 8 hours of sunshine per day.

When is the sea warmest in Sandakan?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Sandakan in May when the water temperature reaches 29°C.