Warm
Average highs sit around 31°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
March verdict
Sandakan, Malaysia in March
Weather score63Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 31°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 6.9h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 190mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
March weather
Monthly averages
Temp
31°C
Rain
190mm
Sun
6.9h
Sea
29°C
Weather score
63
Good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Wet
Rainfall averages 190mm, 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 29°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
March31°C average high
March is close to Sandakan's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.
Warmest monthsApril to October
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
March190mm average rain
March 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
March6.9 hours average sun
March 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
March29°C average sea
March is close to Sandakan's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaMarch to December
Sea temperatures are usually near 29°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
March63 weather score
March 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.
