Question 1

Is Sandakan safe to visit?

Accepted Answer

Travelia rates Sandakan, Malaysia “safe”, following US State Department and UK FCDO travel advisories.

Question 2

What is the sea temperature in Sandakan in July?

Accepted Answer

The sea off Sandakan averages about 30°C in July.

Question 3

When is the best time to visit Sandakan?

Accepted Answer

Sandakan is warmest in Apr and driest in Apr; mild (18–28°C) months are Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec.

Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Avg °C	26	26	27	28	28	28	27	28	27	27	27	27
Sea °C	28	28	29	30	30	30	30	30	30	30	29	29
Rain (days)	255	224	147	112	138	184	198	221	208	227	252	255

Sandakan, Malaysia

Climate by month