Sandakan in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Sandakan in may 2025
The weather in Sandakan in the month of may comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout may
tolerable weather UV index: 7
Weather at 6am
83°F
Partly Cloudy
33% of time
33%
20%
11%
Weather at 12pm
88°F
Clear/Sunny
30% of time
29%
20%
19%
Weather at 6pm
83°F
Moderate rain at times
34% of time
33%
17%
12%
Weather at 3am
79°F
37%
26%
22%
11%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Sandakan in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Sandakan in may.
The climate of Sandakan in may is tolerable
In may in Sandakan, the climate is wet (with 12.8in of precipitation over 20 days). Unfortunately, the weather conditions is worsening than the previous month since in april there is an average of 9.6in of rainfall over 16 days.
The climate is very warm there the month of may. The high seasonal norm is 88°F. In the morning the temperature drops to 83°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of may in Sandakan is 86°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Sandakan in may with a maximum record of 92°F in 2010 and a minimum record of 76°F in 2020. You You can hope to have 86°F or more throughout the month.
Day length in Sandakan in may is 12:22. The sun rises at 05:53 and sunset is at 18:15.
May: another location in Malaysia?
If you want to go to Malaysia in may, there are destinations with better weather than Sandakan:
In may, Kuching, Bako National Park, Sungai Besar and Teluk Intan have good weather.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Sandakan in may
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are generated from the weather statements of the past years of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 86°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 88°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 83°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 92°F (2010) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 76°F (2020) | ||||
| Number of days at +86°F | 29 day(s) (94%) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 31 day(s) (100%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 86°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 84°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 88°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 12km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 83°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 12.8in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 20 day(s) (65%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 2.1in (2013) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 84% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.05km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 34% | ||||
| UV index | 7 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 13 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 05:53 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 18:15 | ||||
| Length of day | 12:22 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in may | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable | ||||
How was the weather last may?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Sandakan in may 2024:
76°F to 95°F
76°F to 92°F
76°F to 90°F
74°F to 94°F
76°F to 94°F
74°F to 95°F
74°F to 97°F
76°F to 94°F
74°F to 95°F
74°F to 95°F
76°F to 97°F
76°F to 97°F
76°F to 97°F
76°F to 97°F
76°F to 97°F
76°F to 95°F
76°F to 94°F
77°F to 92°F
76°F to 95°F
76°F to 95°F
76°F to 95°F
76°F to 95°F
76°F to 97°F
76°F to 95°F
76°F to 97°F
76°F to 95°F
76°F to 85°F
76°F to 81°F
76°F to 90°F
74°F to 94°F
76°F to 94°F
Map: other cities in Malaysia in may
Cities near Sandakan:
| Lahad Datu in may | tolerable weather |
| Tawau in may | bad weather |
| Kudat in may | tolerable weather |
| Mabul Island (Mabul Island) in may | tolerable weather |
| Banggi Island (Pulau Banggi) in may | tolerable weather |
| Pulau Sipadan in may | tolerable weather |
| Keningau in may | very bad weather |
| Kota Kinabalu in may | tolerable weather |
| Papar in may | very bad weather |
| Wilayah Persekutuan in may | tolerable weather |
| Gunung Mulu National Park in may | bad weather |
| Bario (Kelabits Highlands) in may | tolerable weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
Sandakan
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Weather data for Sandakan in may:
Weather data for Sandakan for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Sandakan. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Sandakan can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Sandakan.