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Sandakan

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Updated Thursday, October 1, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Sandakan month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Sandakan are typically February, March and April, with average daytime highs around 28–30°C. May is usually the warmest month (average high 30°C), January the coldest (average low 25°C), and January the wettest (about 379 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January28.224.53799.2
February28.224.72289.8
March28.924.921110.6
April29.825.317511.2
May30.325.525511.0
June29.925.226010.3
July30.125.123410.4
August30.325.024310.3
September30.124.925810.4
October29.824.83189.7
November29.124.73559.8
December28.724.63409.3

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01 · Overview

Sandakan, in brief

Sandakan is mapped here through verified geographic facts and source-linked daily data. Its longer editorial profile is in the enrichment queue.

02 · History

How Sandakan took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Sandakan

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Sandakan

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Sandakan

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Sandakan

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Sandakan

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08 · Questions

Questions about Sandakan

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Frequently Asked Questions about Sandakan

Essential geographic, demographic, currency, and travel context verified from primary records.

01 · Q&A

Where is Sandakan located and what are its coordinates?

Sandakan is situated in Malaysia at geographic coordinates 5.8402, 118.1179, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Sandakan?

Sandakan has a recorded population of approximately 439,050 and observes the Asia/Kuching time zone.

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Sandakan?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Sandakan include MS-MY, English, Chinese, TA, TE, ML, PA, Thai, with MYR used for local transactions.

04 · Q&A

How can I check live conditions and daily updates for Sandakan?

Today's Atlas provides continuous tracking for Sandakan, featuring real-time weather conditions, daylight cycles, local geographic signals, and verified daily briefs.