Temperatures in December
It's hot in December in Sandakan with an average temperature of 30°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 29°C to a high of 31°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 25°C and 26°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Sandakan in December. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of December
The month of December starts in Sandakan with hot temperatures, averaging around 31°C during the day and nights close to 26°C. Plenty of days with a chance of precipitation. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
Mid-December
By mid-December, the average daytime temperature drops to around 30°C, with nights close to 26°C. The chance of precipitation is high during this period. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
End of December
By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Sandakan will be around 30°C, with nights close to 26°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
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Precipitation in December
In December, there is an average of 288 mm of precipitation, spread over 25 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
With an average precipitation chance of 81% this month, rainy days are almost inevitable.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in December for Sandakan. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Sandakan in December |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
30°C | 9°C | |
 High Temp |
31°C | 11°C | |
| Low Temp |
29°C | 8°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
288 mm | 67 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
25 days | 10 days | |
November
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 7 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.
Is December a good time to visit Sandakan?
After some sun? Then December isn’t the best time to be in Sandakan. The temperature is pleasant, but there’s too much chance of rain this month.
Temperature records for Sandakan in December
With 33°C, Sandakan hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in December 2021. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 25°C in 2022. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 23°C to a high of 28°C.
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Daily Temperature in December in Sandakan
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in December in Sandakan, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in December in Sandakan
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in December for Sandakan, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for December, you can expect around 25 days of rain in Sandakan.
Daily UV Index in December in Sandakan
This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Sandakan, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in December in Sandakan Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in December in Sandakan, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in December in Sandakan Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in December in Sandakan, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in December for Sandakan
Click on a specific day in December for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Sandakan. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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Average Weather in Sandakan by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Sandakan. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
