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Weather in Sandakan - 14-day forecast

Detailed weather forecast for Sandakan, Malaysia: daytime and night temperature, rain, sunrise and sunset - today and for the next two weeks.
Forecast for the next days in Sandakan
today🌧️ 30°💧 3.3 mm
Sun🌧️ 32°💧 2.9 mm
Mon🌧️ 31°💧 4.8 mm
Tue🌧️ 29°💧 10.1 mm
Wed🌧️ 31°💧 16.3 mm
Thu🌧️ 30°💧 6.9 mm
Fri🌧️ 27°💧 21.1 mm
Sat🌧️ 27°💧 13.3 mm
Forecast vs 1991-2020 climate normal

How does the current forecast compare with normal?

We compare the coming days with weather usually observed at this time of year.

NASA POWER

Sunday 6 Sept in Sandakan, the forecast high is 32°C. Typical daytime temperatures at this time of year range from 28°C to 29°C, so it will be exceptionally warm. It is warmer than 99% of similar days.

30°Cexceptionally warm
usually 28°C–29°C
warmer than 97% of similar days
night: exceptionally cool rain: typical rainfall wind: stronger than usual
32°Cexceptionally warm
usually 28°C–29°C
warmer than 99% of similar days
night: cooler than usual rain: typical rainfall wind: lighter than usual
31°Cexceptionally warm
usually 28°C–29°C
warmer than 99% of similar days
night: exceptionally cool rain: typical rainfall wind: stronger than usual
29°Cwarmer than usual
usually 28°C–29°C
warmer than 75% of similar days
night: exceptionally cool rain: more rain than usual wind: exceptionally light
31°Cexceptionally warm
usually 28°C–29°C
warmer than 98% of similar days
night: exceptionally cool rain: more rain than usual wind: exceptionally light
30°Cexceptionally warm
usually 28°C–29°C
warmer than 96% of similar days
night: cooler than usual rain: typical rainfall wind: stronger than usual
27°Cexceptionally cool
usually 28°C–29°C
cooler than 99% of similar days
night: exceptionally cool rain: exceptionally wet wind: exceptionally light

How warm was this week in previous years?

Each bar shows the average daily high during the same 7-day period in each year.

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25°30°35° 1981: 29°C1982: 28°C1983: 29°C1984: 28°C1985: 28°C1986: 28°C1987: 29°C1988: 29°C1989: 28°C1990: 29°C1991: 29°C1992: 28°C1993: 29°C1994: 28°C1995: 28°C1996: 28°C1997: 29°C1998: 29°C1999: 28°C2000: 29°C2001: 28°C2002: 28°C2003: 28°C2004: 28°C2005: 29°C2006: 29°C2007: 28°C2008: 28°C2009: 29°C2010: 28°C2011: 28°C2012: 28°C2013: 28°C2014: 28°C2015: 29°C2016: 28°C2017: 29°C2018: 29°C2019: 29°C2020: 29°C2021: 28°C2022: 29°C2023: 29°C2024: 30°C2025: 29°C 2026 forecast: 30°C current forecast 30°C 198119902000201020202026
cooler yearstypical rangewarmer years2026 forecastcurrent forecast

From 1981 to 2025, the 5-11 Sept period averaged 29°C by day. The coolest year was 2004 (28°C) and the warmest was 2024 (30°C). The current forecast averages 30°C - higher than in 98% of historical years.

Historical reference: NASA POWER daily gridded data (MERRA-2), the 1991-2020 normal and a +/- 7-day calendar window. The typical range is the 20th-80th percentile. This is not a city weather-station reading and does not change the current forecast. NASA POWER Daily API.

14-day forecast - Sandakan

Sandakan - 14-day weather forecast infographic

Sandakan 30 & 45-day weather - long-range outlook

Next 16 days · forecast
29°
around 25° at night · days with rain: 16
Weeks 3-4 · avg for September
32°
around 24° at night · rain chance 65%
Weeks 5-7 · avg for October
32°
around 24° at night · rain chance 64%
The 30 & 45-day outlook for Sandakan: the next 16 days are a numerical forecast updated daily - on average 29° by day and 25° at night. Further out we rely on multi-year climate averages: around 32° in September, and about 32° in October. Forecasts beyond two weeks are indicative only.

Day-by-day forecast for Sandakan

Saturday5 September 2026
🌧️30°light rain
sunrise 06:00 · sunset 18:13 · night 25° · evening 27° · rain 3.34 mm · humidity 71% · wind 3 m/s · clouds 100%
Sunday6 September 2026
🌧️32°light rain
sunrise 06:00 · sunset 18:12 · night 26° · evening 27° · rain 2.91 mm · humidity 58% · wind 2 m/s · clouds 95%
Monday7 September 2026
🌧️31°moderate rain
sunrise 06:00 · sunset 18:12 · night 26° · evening 27° · rain 4.81 mm · humidity 63% · wind 3 m/s · clouds 77%
Tuesday8 September 2026
🌧️29°moderate rain
sunrise 06:00 · sunset 18:11 · night 25° · evening 28° · rain 10.11 mm · humidity 75% · wind 2 m/s · clouds 100%
Wednesday9 September 2026
🌧️31°moderate rain
sunrise 05:59 · sunset 18:11 · night 25° · evening 28° · rain 16.28 mm · humidity 64% · wind 2 m/s · clouds 96%
Thursday10 September 2026
🌧️30°light rain
sunrise 05:59 · sunset 18:10 · night 26° · evening 27° · rain 6.89 mm · humidity 66% · wind 3 m/s · clouds 99%
Friday11 September 2026
🌧️27°moderate rain
sunrise 05:59 · sunset 18:10 · night 24° · evening 26° · rain 21.06 mm · humidity 86% · wind 1 m/s · clouds 100%
Saturday12 September 2026
🌧️27°light rain
sunrise 05:59 · sunset 18:09 · night 24° · evening 27° · rain 13.32 mm · humidity 84% · wind 2 m/s · clouds 100%
Sunday13 September 2026
🌧️25°moderate rain
sunrise 05:59 · sunset 18:08 · night 25° · evening 29° · rain 7.92 mm · humidity 91% · wind 2 m/s · clouds 100%
Monday14 September 2026
🌧️31°light rain
sunrise 05:59 · sunset 18:08 · night 25° · evening 27° · rain 4.5 mm · humidity 60% · wind 3 m/s · clouds 11%
Tuesday15 September 2026
🌧️29°moderate rain
sunrise 05:58 · sunset 18:07 · night 25° · evening 28° · rain 19.56 mm · humidity 75% · wind 2 m/s · clouds 36%
Wednesday16 September 2026
🌧️31°moderate rain
sunrise 05:58 · sunset 18:07 · night 24° · evening 28° · rain 9.66 mm · humidity 62% · wind 3 m/s · clouds 100%
Thursday17 September 2026
🌧️25°moderate rain
sunrise 05:58 · sunset 18:06 · night 25° · evening 27° · rain 8.94 mm · humidity 94% · wind 2 m/s · clouds 100%
Friday18 September 2026
🌧️30°moderate rain
sunrise 05:58 · sunset 18:06 · night 25° · evening 27° · rain 22.2 mm · humidity 66% · wind 3 m/s · clouds 88%
Saturday19 September 2026
🌧️25°light rain
sunrise 05:58 · sunset 18:05 · night 26° · evening 26° · rain 1.38 mm · humidity 90% · wind 3 m/s · clouds 100%
Sunday20 September 2026
🌧️27°light rain
sunrise 05:57 · sunset 18:05 · night 26° · evening 27° · rain 3.99 mm · humidity 86% · wind 2 m/s · clouds 100%

UV index in Sandakan - is it safe to sunbathe?

UV INDEX · 16-DAY FORECASTSandakan03681111+8.2UV VERY HIGHtoday, daily maxSPF 50, long sleeves and shade between 10:00 and16:00.Unprotected fair skin may burn in about 25 min8Sat5.099Sun6.099Mon7.099Tue8.099Wed9.099Thu10.099Fri11.098Sat12.094Sun13.097Mon14.099Tue15.099Wed16.099Thu17.099Fri18.093Sat19.098Sun20.090-2 low3-5 moderate6-7 high8-10 very high11+ extremeworld-prices.com · 2026-09-05
Today the UV index in Sandakan is 8 (very high) - unprotected fair skin can burn in about 25 minutes. SPF 50, long sleeves and shade between 10:00 and 16:00.

Sea temperature - Sandakan

Water today
33°C
Week avg
33°C
Waves today
0 m
How's the water?
very warm
16-day sea temperature forecast:
5.09 33°C6.09 33°C7.09 33°C8.09 33°C9.09 33°C10.09 33°C11.09 33°C12.09 33°C13.09 33°C
Average sea temperature through the year:
Jan 30°CFeb 30°CMar 31°CApr 32°CMay 33°CJun 32°CJul 32°CAug 32°CSep 32°COct 32°CNov 32°CDec 31°C
Sea-surface temperature from marine models, updated daily. See also: where the sea is warmest right now.

Sandakan weather through the year

Sandakan - annual climate
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FAQ - Sandakan weather

What is the weather like in Sandakan today?
Today it is about 30° during the day and 25° at night, light rain.
How far ahead can I check the forecast for Sandakan?
This page shows a detailed 14-day forecast plus the long-term monthly climate, so you can plan both a short trip and a holiday months ahead.