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Coldest sea in Malaysia in December

132 coastal locations in Malaysia ranked by typical December sea temperature, coldest first. Region-wide average in December: 29.1°C.

Coldest in December

Redang

28.3°C December mean in Malaysia

Regional December average

29.1°C

across all 132 coastal locations in Malaysia

Vs annual mean

-0.5°C

below the year-round regional average

What the Malaysia sea feels like in December

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 December fits in the year

December 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 December mean.

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Top 50 coldest Malaysia locations in December

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

# Location December mean
1 Redang 28.3°C
2 Kertih Terminal Terengganu 28.3°C
3 Kuala Dungun Terengganu 28.3°C
4 Kertih 28.3°C
5 Kota Bharu 28.3°C
6 Paka 28.3°C
7 Tumpat 28.3°C
8 Tanjung Berhala Terengganu 28.3°C
9 Cendering Terengganu 28.4°C
10 Chendering Terengganu 28.4°C
11 Sungai Besut Terengganu 28.4°C
12 Perhentian 28.4°C
13 Kuala Pahang Pahang 28.4°C
14 Kuala Terengganu 28.4°C
15 Pelabuhan Kuantan Pahang 28.4°C
16 Tioman 28.4°C
17 Kuala Rompin Pahang 28.4°C
18 Mersing Johor 28.4°C
19 Pulau Babi Besar Johor 28.4°C
20 Teluk Tekek Pahang 28.4°C
21 Kuantan 28.4°C
22 Tanjung Sedili Besar Johor 28.5°C
23 Tanjung Sedili Kechii Johor 28.5°C
24 Tanjung Penawar Johor 28.6°C
25 Ramunia Jetty Johor 28.6°C
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26 Tanjung Ayam Johor 28.6°C
27 Pasir Gudang 28.7°C
28 Sungai Kedah Kedah 28.8°C
29 Pelabuhan Kuah Kedah 28.8°C
30 Pulau Bidan Kedah 28.9°C
31 Kuah 29.0°C
32 Langkawi 29.0°C
33 Kuala Perlis 29.0°C
34 Alor Setar 29.0°C
35 Sungai Petani 29.0°C
36 Jurong Wharf Johor Bahru 29.0°C
37 Butterworth Wharves Pulau Pinang 29.1°C
38 Pinang (Georgetown) Pulau Pinang 29.1°C
39 Pulau Rimau Pulau Pinang 29.1°C
40 Tanjung Dawai Kedah 29.1°C
41 Kukup Johor 29.1°C
42 Pulau Beras Basah Kedah 29.1°C
43 Pulau Pisang Johor 29.1°C
44 Kuala Batu Pahat Johor 29.1°C
45 Kudat 29.1°C
46 Tanjung Laboh Johor 29.1°C
47 Bodgaya Island 29.1°C
48 Mataking Island 29.1°C
49 Pulau Ru Terengganu 29.1°C
50 Skudai 29.1°C

Warmest 10 in Malaysia in December

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

# Location December mean
1 Kuala Lawas Sarawak 29.7°C
2 Sipitang Sabah 29.7°C
3 Weston Sabah 29.7°C
4 Labuan (Victoria Harbour) Labuan Federal Territory 29.7°C
5 Pulau Keraman Labuan Federal Territory 29.7°C
6 Tawau 29.7°C
7 Tiga Sabah 29.6°C
8 Kuala Papar Sabah 29.6°C
9 Port Weld Perak 29.6°C
10 Lumut Pier Perak 29.6°C

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