Frost Dates for SANDAKAN, Malaysia

Elevation: 7 m

Frost Dates

This location never reaches freezing temperatures, so you can plant year-round!

In tropical and subtropical climates, the main challenge isn’t frost — it’s heat and humidity. Learn more about gardening in tropical climates.

5.90°N, 118.07°W © OpenStreetMap

USDA Hardiness Zone iHardiness zones indicate which perennial plants can survive winter in your area. For annual vegetables, frost dates and growing season length matter more than hardiness zone.

Zone 13a

Avg. annual minimum: 16 to 18°C

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Köppen Climate iThe Köppen climate classification system categorizes climates based on temperature and precipitation patterns.

Af Tropical Rainforest

Hot and wet year-round with no dry season. Ideal for tropical crops like bananas, mangoes, and cocoa. Gardening is possible all year, but high humidity can increase disease pressure.

Köppen climate map

Temperature

20° 25° 30° 35°
26°
High: 28°C
Avg: 26°C
Low: 24°C
Jan
26°
High: 28°C
Avg: 26°C
Low: 24°C
Feb
26°
High: 29°C
Avg: 26°C
Low: 24°C
Mar
27°
High: 30°C
Avg: 27°C
Low: 25°C
Apr
27°
High: 30°C
Avg: 27°C
Low: 25°C
May
27°
High: 30°C
Avg: 27°C
Low: 25°C
Jun
27°
High: 30°C
Avg: 27°C
Low: 24°C
Jul
27°
High: 30°C
Avg: 27°C
Low: 25°C
Aug
27°
High: 30°C
Avg: 27°C
Low: 24°C
Sep
27°
High: 30°C
Avg: 27°C
Low: 24°C
Oct
26°
High: 29°C
Avg: 26°C
Low: 24°C
Nov
26°
High: 29°C
Avg: 26°C
Low: 24°C
Dec
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low

Precipitation

0 mm 75 mm 150 mm 225 mm 300 mm
284 mm
284.5 mm
Jan
203 mm
203.2 mm
Feb
191 mm
190.5 mm
Mar
173 mm
172.7 mm
Apr
239 mm
238.8 mm
May
241 mm
241.3 mm
Jun
213 mm
213.4 mm
Jul
226 mm
226.1 mm
Aug
244 mm
243.8 mm
Sep
284 mm
284.5 mm
Oct
279 mm
279.4 mm
Nov
292 mm
292.1 mm
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec11.5h12h12h12h12.5h12.5h12.5h12h12h12h11.5h11.5h
Jan: 6:09 AM – 5:51 PM · 11h 42m
Feb: 6:06 AM – 5:54 PM · 11h 49m
Mar: 6:01 AM – 5:59 PM · 11h 58m
Apr: 5:56 AM – 6:04 PM · 12h 08m
May: 5:52 AM – 6:08 PM · 12h 16m
Jun: 5:50 AM – 6:10 PM · 12h 20m
Jul: 5:51 AM – 6:09 PM · 12h 19m
Aug: 5:54 AM – 6:06 PM · 12h 12m
Sep: 5:59 AM – 6:01 PM · 12h 02m
Oct: 6:04 AM – 5:56 PM · 11h 52m
Nov: 6:08 AM – 5:52 PM · 11h 44m
Dec: 6:10 AM – 5:50 PM · 11h 40m
Daylight Longest: 12h 21m · Shortest: 11h 39m

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