Best Time to Visit Sandakan: Month-by-Month Guide
Best months for Sandakan: January, February, December, March.
- Best months for Sandakan: January, February, December, March.
- Peak season is January, February, December. Expect higher prices and more visitors (estimated from the climate, not from visitor counts).
- Wettest months: December, October, November.
- The least pleasant month is May (score 5.0).
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°C | 23°C | 287 mm | 28 | – | – | 5.8 |
| February | 30°C | 23°C | 216 mm | 24 | – | – | 5.7 |
| March | 32°C | 23°C | 197 mm | 23 | – | – | 5.4 |
| April | 33°C | 24°C | 169 mm | 22 | – | – | 5.0 |
| May | 33°C | 24°C | 238 mm | 27 | – | – | 5.0 |
| June | 33°C | 24°C | 242 mm | 26 | – | – | 5.1 |
| July | 32°C | 24°C | 221 mm | 26 | – | – | 5.2 |
| August | 33°C | 24°C | 226 mm | 27 | – | – | 5.1 |
| September | 33°C | 24°C | 244 mm | 27 | – | – | 5.1 |
| October | 32°C | 24°C | 282 mm | 29 | – | – | 5.2 |
| November | 32°C | 24°C | 278 mm | 28 | – | – | 5.4 |
| December | 31°C | 24°C | 289 mm | 29 | – | – | 5.6 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Sandakan?
The best months are January, February, December, March.
When is the rainy season in Sandakan?
The wettest months are December, October, November.