Climate Insights for Sandakan

The climate in Sandakan is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 3,402 mm of precipitation falls per year. Sandakan receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Sandakan sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Sandakan is hot. The average annual temperature is 81°F and approximately 133.9 in of precipitation falls per year. Sandakan receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Sandakan sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Sandakan has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 10°C range. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 34°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 24°C and an average of 27°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows.Sandakan has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 18°F range. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 93°F and the mean temperature sits around 83°F. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 75°F and an average of 80°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 15°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Sandakan is a very wet location, receiving approximately 3,402 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 284 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 357 mm of rainfall. November and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 185 mm. That's 173 mm less than January, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around.Sandakan is a very wet location, receiving approximately 133.9 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 11.2 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 14.1 in of rainfall. November and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 7.3 in. That's 6.8 in less than January, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around.

Sandakan is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 7km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Sandakan is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 5mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Sandakan based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Sandakan based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.