Sandakan in May usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +31°C and roughly 0 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 25 rainy days with an average precipitation of 239 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+31°C
Avg. max. temperature
+23°C
Min.
+37°C
Max.
239 mm
Total precipitation
84%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
0 ☀️
Sunny Days
1 ⛅️
Cloudy
25 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Sandakan has OK weather in May.
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Average temperature in Sandakan in May
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Sandakan for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The temperature in May is +32°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +35°C during the day and a minimum of +24°C at night.
The average maximum temperature goes up 9% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +33°C to +34°C.
Is Sandakan warm or cold in May?
Sandakan is typically hot in May.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +31°C to +31°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +25°C to +25°C.
Make sure that you pack your summer linen and swimming costumes; it’s probably going to be hot.
Take a look at how May is compared to other months in Sandakan:
Climate in Sandakan in May
Sandakan weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
April
May
June
Avg. temperature
+31°C
+31°C
+31°C
Min. temperature
+23°C
+23°C
+23°C
Max. temperature
+36°C
+37°C
+36°C
Rainfall
163 mm
239 mm
247 mm
Wind
1 m/s
1 m/s
1 m/s
Humidity
83%
84%
85%
Air pressure
1009 HPa
1008 HPa
1008 HPa
Sunny days
0
0
0
Cloudy days
2
1
1
Rainy days
25
25
23
Snowy days
0
0
0
May weather is still as ok as in April.The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +31°C for average maximum temperature during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 163 mm to 239 mm.Humidity rises from 83% to 84%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during May, staying around 1 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 0 sunny days during the month.
Wind speed in Sandakan in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 2 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Sandakan is gradually increasing during May, going from 2 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Sandakan based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in May stands at 100%, leading to total precipitation of around 233 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 46 mm, which is moderate rain.May is a pretty wet month with over 31 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how May is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Sandakan wettest month is January, where a typical day has a 94% chance of precipitation and 303 mm of rainfall per day. April, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 83% chance of precipitation and 163 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last May in Sandakan?
This is the weather in Sandakan in May 2024:
1 May
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+33°C
2 May
🌧️
+32°C
3 May
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+33°C
4 May
☀️
+31°C
5 May
☀️
+33°C
6 May
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+32°C
7 May
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+31°C
8 May
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+31°C
9 May
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+33°C
10 May
☀️
+33°C
11 May
☀️
+32°C
12 May
☀️
+34°C
13 May
☀️
+33°C
14 May
☀️
+33°C
15 May
☀️
+33°C
16 May
☀️
+33°C
17 May
☀️
+32°C
18 May
☀️
+32°C
19 May
☀️
+32°C
20 May
🌧️
+31°C
21 May
☀️
+31°C
22 May
☀️
+32°C
23 May
☀️
+33°C
24 May
🌧️
+33°C
25 May
☀️
+31°C
26 May
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+33°C
27 May
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+31°C
28 May
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+33°C
29 May
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+34°C
30 May
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+35°C
31 May
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+34°C
In May 2024 Sandakan had 27 sunny days, 0 cloudy days, and 4 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +32°C, with an absolute maximum of +35°C and a minimum of +31°C. The average humidity was 82%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 52%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 8 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in May?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Sandakan climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Sandakan in May has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1984 (+29°C) and the highest in 2024 (+32°C). The driest year was 2005 with only 2099 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2022 with 4055 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Sandakan in May:
Is May a good time to visit Sandakan?
It’s always a good time to visit Sandakan, but the weather is changeable in May, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Sandakan in May?
Absolutely, May is hot in Sandakan. Plan on beach and pool time, and ensure that you pack light and breathable options to stay comfortable.
Is Sandakan rainy in May?
Sandakan is often rainy in May. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Sandakan in May?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Sandakan in May, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
Other cities in Malaysia
Check out the weather for other cities in Malaysia.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Sandakan, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.
