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Coldest sea in Malaysia in August

132 coastal locations in Malaysia ranked by typical August sea temperature, coldest first. Region-wide average in August: 30.0°C.

Coldest in August

Pulau Ru

28.9°C August mean in Malaysia

Regional August average

30.0°C

across all 132 coastal locations in Malaysia

Vs annual mean

+0.4°C

above the year-round regional average

What the Malaysia sea feels like in August

This water temperature is comparable to that of a swimming pool, but it might be higher than most open water swimmers prefer for serious swimming. Make sure to drink plenty of water before and after swimming and don't wear a wetsuit to avoid overheating.

Malaysia monthly average 28.5°C to 30.5°C
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  • Warmest month May 30.5°C
  • Coldest month February 28.5°C
  • Annual mean 29.6°C
  • Months above 20°C 12 of 12

Where August fits in the year

August sits inside the regional pattern shown on the left. Pick a different month to see how the ranking shifts.

All twelve Malaysia month rankings:

Malaysia sea temperature map (live)

The map shows today's latest reading at every Malaysia location. The list below is based on the typical August mean.

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Top 50 coldest Malaysia locations in August

Sorted by typical August mean from a decade of daily readings, coldest first. Click any place for the full location page.

# Location August mean
1 Pulau Ru Terengganu 28.9°C
2 Tioman 29.0°C
3 Teluk Tekek Pahang 29.1°C
4 Mersing Johor 29.1°C
5 Pulau Babi Besar Johor 29.1°C
6 Tanjung Berhala Terengganu 29.2°C
7 Tanjung Sedili Besar Johor 29.2°C
8 Tanjung Sedili Kechii Johor 29.2°C
9 Kertih 29.2°C
10 Paka 29.2°C
11 Kertih Terminal Terengganu 29.3°C
12 Kuala Dungun Terengganu 29.3°C
13 Tanjung Penawar Johor 29.3°C
14 Kuala Rompin Pahang 29.3°C
15 Pasir Gudang 29.4°C
16 Ramunia Jetty Johor 29.4°C
17 Kuantan 29.4°C
18 Bodgaya Island 29.4°C
19 Mataking Island 29.4°C
20 Kapalai 29.4°C
21 Mabul 29.4°C
22 Sipadan 29.4°C
23 Tanjung Ayam Johor 29.5°C
24 Semporna 29.5°C
25 Pelabuhan Kuantan Pahang 29.5°C
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26 Kuala Pahang Pahang 29.5°C
27 Pakalangan Sabah 29.5°C
28 Bakapit Sabah 29.6°C
29 Cendering Terengganu 29.7°C
30 Chendering Terengganu 29.7°C
31 Kuala Terengganu 29.7°C
32 Tawau 29.7°C
33 Johor Bahru 29.7°C
34 Lahad Datu 29.7°C
35 Pontian Kechil 29.7°C
36 Jurong Wharf Johor Bahru 29.8°C
37 Redang 29.8°C
38 Skudai 29.8°C
39 Kukup Johor 29.8°C
40 Pulau Pisang Johor 29.8°C
41 Batu Pahat 29.9°C
42 Tanjung Laboh Johor 29.9°C
43 Kuala Batu Pahat Johor 30.0°C
44 Parit Jawa Johor 30.0°C
45 Melaka Malacca 30.0°C
46 Pulau Undan Malacca 30.0°C
47 Kudat 30.0°C
48 Muar 30.0°C
49 Tanjung Datu Sarawak 30.0°C
50 Tanjung Serabang Sarawak 30.0°C

Warmest 10 in Malaysia in August

Same data the other way. The warmest spots for the same month.

# Location August mean
1 Bukit Mertajam 30.4°C
2 Butterworth 30.4°C
3 George Town 30.4°C
4 Penang 30.4°C
5 Perai 30.4°C
6 Permatang Kuching 30.4°C
7 Tanjung Tokong 30.4°C
8 Batu Ferringhi 30.4°C
9 Butterworth Wharves Pulau Pinang 30.4°C
10 Labuk Bay Sabah 30.4°C

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