When is the best time to go to Sandakan?

When is the best time to go to Sandakan? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The best months in Sandakan are February, March, April and May
  • On average, it is hot all year round
  • January is the rainiest month
  • The sea temperature is suitable for swimming all year round


Annual weather in Sandakan

For full information about the climate and weather in Sandakan a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

Month
January 79°F/85°F
23.2in
February 79°F/85°F
12.6in
March 79°F/86°F
10.8in
April 81°F/88°F
9.6in
May 83°F/88°F
12.8in
June 81°F/88°F
12in
July 81°F/88°F
13.2in
August 81°F/88°F
15.3in
September 81°F/88°F
14.2in
October 81°F/88°F
14.3in
November 81°F/86°F
14.4in
December 81°F/86°F
17.2in


Weather and climate in Sandakan

Sandakan enjoys an equatorial (or tropical rainforest) climate in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Sandakan is 86°F (ranging from 85°F in january to 88°F in may). Annual rainfall is 169.4in, with a minimum of 9.6in in april and a maximum of 23.2in in january.
  • In the month of january the climate is very bad. It is for example 85°F as maximum temperature in january and you can expect to have 23.2in of rainfall/month during this period.
  • From february to april the climate is just OK. the thermometer goes up to 88°F°C and it rains in april about 9.6in.
  • From may to october the climate is very bad. By early evening, the temperature averages 81°F and you can expect to have 14.3in of rainfall/month during this period.
  • In november the climate is okay. At lunchtime, it's 86°F in average and it rains in november about 14.4in.
  • In december the climate is very bad. By early evening, the temperature averages 81°F and it rains about 17.2in each month.

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Charts: temperature and rainfall in Sandakan

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Sandakan: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, sea temperature, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Sea temperature

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Sandakan

Find out when Sandakan has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Sandakan

  • Very low season in Sandakan
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: January and November.
  • Low season in Sandakan
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: February, March, April, May, June and October.
  • High season in Sandakan
    The number of visitors to Sandakan is high in: July, September and December.
  • Peak season in Sandakan
    The largest number of tourists visiting Sandakan is during: August.

Figure: Visitor index for Sandakan month by month



Best time for low prices in Sandakan

Average prices of hotels in Sandakan month by month

Generally, June is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Sandakan. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, September is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

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Average price of hiring a car in Sandakan

On average, it costs $ 43 per day to hire a car in Sandakan. This price varies by $ 3.2 depending on the month. In february, hiring a car costs an average of $ 40 per 24 hours, so this is the best time to save money! In contrast, the average price in april is $ 44.

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