Sandakan in May
5.0out of 10
Not the best time
Hot: daytime highs around 33°C. Very wet: about 27 rainy days.
33°CAvg high
24°CAvg low
27Rainy days (238 mm)
12:16 hDaylight
05:56Sunrise · 18:12 Sunset
Why this score
- Hot: daytime highs around 33°C
- Very wet: about 27 rainy days
What to wear and pack
- Light, breathable clothing
- Shorts or a light skirt
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat
How reliable is the forecast?
Rain in May varies a lot between years (±3.3 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
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
How hot is Sandakan in May?
Daytime highs average 33°C and nights about 24°C.
When is the best time to visit Sandakan?
The best months are January, February, December, March.