Hot
Average highs reach 32°C, so days can feel very hot.
August verdict
Sandakan, Malaysia in August
Weather score56Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs reach 32°C, so days can feel very hot. Sunshine averages 7h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 239mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
August weather
Monthly averages
Temp
32°C
Rain
239mm
Sun
7h
Sea
30°C
Weather score
56
Good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Wet
Rainfall averages 239mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Warm sea
Sea temperatures average 30°C, so swimming is usually comfortable by monthly-average standards.
Map
Weather map
Compare Sandakan, Malaysia with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
August32°C average high
August is one of Sandakan's warmest months, with daytime heat above the yearly average.
Warmest monthsApril to October
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
August239mm average rain
August sits near Sandakan's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsMarch to July and September to October
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
August7 hours average sun
August sits close to Sandakan's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsApril to May
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
August30°C average sea
August sits in the warmer sea-temperature season, usually making swimming easier to enjoy.
Warmest seaMarch to December
Sea temperatures are usually near 29°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
August56 weather score
August scores below Sandakan's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsMarch to May
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
