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Sandakan in November: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Sandakan in November and see if it is worth visiting.
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November

Weather in Sandakan in November 2025

OK Weather
Warm
🌧️
Rainy
Sandakan in November usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +30°C and roughly 0 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 26 rainy days with an average precipitation of 273 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+30°C
Avg. max. temperature
+23°C
Min.
+35°C
Max.
273 mm
Total precipitation
87%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
0 ☀️
Sunny Days
0 ⛅️
Cloudy
26 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Sandakan has OK weather in November.

Average temperature in Sandakan in November

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Sandakan for November based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in November is +31°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +34°C during the day and a minimum of +24°C at night.

The average maximum temperature goes down 20% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +32°C to +30°C.

Is Sandakan warm or cold in November?

Sandakan is typically warm in November.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +31°C to +30°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +25°C to +25°C.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

Take a look at how November is compared to other months in Sandakan:

Climate in Sandakan in November

Sandakan weather looks like this, on average, in November and the surrounding months.
OctoberNovemberDecember
Avg. temperature
+31°C+30°C+29°C
Min. temperature
+23°C+23°C+22°C
Max. temperature
+35°C+35°C+33°C
Rainfall
284 mm273 mm288 mm
Wind
1 m/s1 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
86%87%87%
Air pressure
1009 HPa1008 HPa1009 HPa
Sunny days
000
Cloudy days
000
Rainy days
252628
Snowy days
000

November weather is still as ok as in October. It’s getting colder in November. From +31°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +30°C. As November arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 284 mm to 273 mm. Humidity rises from 86% to 87%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during November, staying around 1 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 0 sunny days during the month.

December brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Sandakan in November based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 1 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 November, going from 1 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during November in Sandakan based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in November stands at 97%, leading to total precipitation of around 302 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 44 mm, which is moderate rain. November is a pretty wet month with over 29 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how November 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 November in Sandakan?

This is the weather in Sandakan in November 2024:
1 November
☀️
+32°C
2 November
☀️
+34°C
3 November
☀️
+32°C
4 November
☁️
+32°C
5 November
☀️
+30°C
6 November
🌧️
+32°C
7 November
🌧️
+31°C
8 November
☀️
+30°C
9 November
☀️
+31°C
10 November
☀️
+30°C
11 November
☀️
+29°C
12 November
🌧️
+31°C
13 November
☀️
+31°C
14 November
☀️
+31°C
15 November
🌧️
+32°C
16 November
🌧️
+30°C
17 November
🌧️
+28°C
18 November
🌧️
+30°C
19 November
🌧️
+29°C
20 November
🌧️
+28°C
21 November
🌧️
+29°C
22 November
🌧️
+30°C
23 November
🌧️
+30°C
24 November
🌧️
+30°C
25 November
🌧️
+29°C
26 November
🌧️
+31°C
27 November
☀️
+31°C
28 November
🌧️
+31°C
29 November
☀️
+31°C
30 November
🌧️
+30°C
In November 2024 Sandakan had 12 sunny days, 1 cloudy days, and 17 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +31°C, with an absolute maximum of +34°C and a minimum of +28°C. The average humidity was 87%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 55%. The average wind speed was 1 m/s, with a maximum of 8 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in November?

Climate Change over Years

This is how Sandakan climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Sandakan in November 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 November:

Is November a good time to visit Sandakan?

It’s always a good time to visit Sandakan, but the weather is changeable in November, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Sandakan in November?

November is warm in Sandakan. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Sandakan rainy in November?

Sandakan is often rainy in November. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Sandakan in November?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Sandakan in November, 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.

Monthly weather in Sandakan

Source of the data

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.