Sandakan in december: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Sandakan in december 2026
The weather in Sandakan in the month of december comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also navigating through the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout december
bad weather UV index: 7
Weather at 6am
81°F
Partly Cloudy
36% of time
28%
18%
13%
Weather at 12pm
86°F
Moderate rain at times
37% of time
27%
19%
17%
Weather at 6pm
81°F
Moderate rain at times
36% of time
34%
17%
13%
Weather at 3am
79°F
50%
23%
17%
8%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Sandakan in december
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Sandakan in december.
The climate of Sandakan in december is bad
The weather in december in Sandakan is wet (with 16.2in of precipitation over 22 days). Unfortunately, the weather conditions is worsening than the previous month since in november there is an average of 14.4in of rainfall over 20 days.
The climate quite pleasant in this location the month of december. Temperatures are up to 86°F. On average, the recorded minimum temperature is 81°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in december in Sandakan is 83°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Sandakan in december with a maximum record of 92°F in 2021 and a minimum record of 74°F in 2021. You You can hope to have about 14 days with temperatures up to 86°F, or 45 of time.
Day length in Sandakan in december is 11:47. The sun rises at 06:09 and sets at 17:56.
December: another location in Malaysia?
If you want to go to Malaysia in december, there are destinations with better weather than Sandakan:
In december, Kota Kinabalu, Mabul Island (Mabul Island), Pulau Sipadan and Teluk Intan have good weather.
Finally, Kuala Lumpur, Malacca, Penang, Batu Pahat, George Town and Johor Bahru have a tolerable climate, but better than Sandakan.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Sandakan in december
Check below seasonal norms These datas are generated from the weather statements of the last years of december.
| December | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 83°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 86°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 81°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 92°F (2021) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 74°F (2021) | ||||
| Number of days at +86°F | 14 day(s) (45%) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 31 day(s) (100%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 84°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 82°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 86°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 12km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 81°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 16.2in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 22 day(s) (71%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 2.6in (2019) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 86% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.86km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 43% | ||||
| UV index | 7 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 9 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 06:09 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 17:56 | ||||
| Length of day | 11:47 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in december | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | bad | ||||
How was the weather last december?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Sandakan in december 2025:
77°F to 85°F
79°F to 83°F
77°F to 81°F
77°F to 85°F
76°F to 85°F
77°F to 83°F
76°F to 86°F
77°F to 86°F
76°F to 86°F
77°F to 86°F
77°F to 85°F
77°F to 83°F
76°F to 86°F
76°F to 86°F
76°F to 83°F
76°F to 86°F
77°F to 85°F
76°F to 85°F
76°F to 83°F
76°F to 85°F
76°F to 86°F
76°F to 86°F
76°F to 85°F
77°F to 85°F
77°F to 85°F
76°F to 85°F
76°F to 86°F
76°F to 86°F
77°F to 83°F
77°F to 85°F
76°F to 86°F
Map: other cities in Malaysia in december
Cities near Sandakan:
| Lahad Datu in december | tolerable weather |
| Tawau in december | tolerable weather |
| Kudat in december | tolerable weather |
| Mabul Island (Mabul Island) in december | good weather |
| Banggi Island (Pulau Banggi) in december | tolerable weather |
| Pulau Sipadan in december | good weather |
| Keningau in december | very bad weather |
| Kota Kinabalu in december | good weather |
| Papar in december | bad weather |
| Wilayah Persekutuan in december | tolerable weather |
| Gunung Mulu National Park in december | bad weather |
| Bario (Kelabits Highlands) in december | bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in december.
Sandakan
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Weather data for Sandakan in december:
Weather data for Sandakan for december are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Sandakan. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Sandakan can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Sandakan.