Hot
Average highs reach 32°C, so days can feel very hot.
July verdict
Sandakan, Malaysia in July
Weather score61Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs reach 32°C, so days can feel very hot. Sunshine averages 6.9h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 181mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
July weather
Monthly averages
Temp
32°C
Rain
181mm
Sun
6.9h
Sea
30°C
Weather score
61
Good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Wet
Rainfall averages 181mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.9h 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
July32°C average high
July sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsApril to October
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
July181mm average rain
July sits on the drier side of Sandakan's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
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
July6.9 hours average sun
July 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
July30°C average sea
July 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
July61 weather score
July sits close to Sandakan's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsMarch to May
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
