Sandakan weather
At 6:45 AM local time it was cloudy and 26°C (78°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 5 PM (4.0 mm total). Best months for weather: Apr–May. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Sandakan, Sabah, Malaysia.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 99%
- Chance of rain
- 15%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 5 PM (4.0 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Apr–MayOff season Oct–Jan
About Sandakan weather
Is it raining in Sandakan right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 26° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 5 PM (4.0 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Sandakan this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 29–31° and lows of 24–25°. Rain is likely on 7 of 7 days (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday). The driest day looks like Saturday.
Has it been raining in Sandakan lately?
In the past 7 days, Sandakan had 7 rainy days and 65.2 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Sandakan?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Sandakan weather by month
When is the best time to visit Sandakan?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Sandakan is Apr–May, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Oct–Jan tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 27°C (81°F) in January to 29°C (84°F) in May.
What is the rainiest month in Sandakan?
January is the wettest month, with about 380 mm (15.0 in) of rain on average. April is the driest, with about 148 mm (5.8 in).
What is the hottest month in Sandakan?
May is the warmest, with average highs of 29°C (84°F) and lows of 27°C (80°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 27°C (81°F) and lows of 26°C (78°F).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months