Coldest sea in Malaysia in March
132 coastal locations in Malaysia ranked by typical March sea temperature, coldest first. Region-wide average in March: 29.0°C.
Coldest in March
Pulau Mantanani Besar
27.5°C March mean in Malaysia
Regional March average
29.0°C
across all 132 coastal locations in Malaysia
Vs annual mean
-0.6°C
below the year-round regional average
What the Malaysia sea feels like in March
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.
- Warmest month May 30.5°C
- Coldest month February 28.5°C
- Annual mean 29.6°C
- Months above 20°C 12 of 12
Malaysia sea temperature map (live)
The map shows today's latest reading at every Malaysia location. The list below is based on the typical March mean.
Top 50 coldest Malaysia locations in March
Sorted by typical March mean from a decade of daily readings, coldest first. Click any place for the full location page.
| # | Location | Country | March mean |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pulau Mantanani Besar Sabah | Malaysia | 27.5°C |
| 2 | Pulau Mangalum Sabah | Malaysia | 27.7°C |
| 3 | Kota Kinabalu | Malaysia | 27.7°C |
| 4 | Sabah | Malaysia | 27.7°C |
| 5 | Bandar Labuan | Malaysia | 27.8°C |
| 6 | Victoria | Malaysia | 27.8°C |
| 7 | Kuala Baram Sarawak | Malaysia | 28.1°C |
| 8 | Miri | Malaysia | 28.1°C |
| 9 | Kudat | Malaysia | 28.1°C |
| 10 | Kuala Papar Sabah | Malaysia | 28.3°C |
| 11 | Kuala Niah Sarawak | Malaysia | 28.4°C |
| 12 | Tiga Sabah | Malaysia | 28.4°C |
| 13 | Tioman | Malaysia | 28.5°C |
| 14 | Teluk Tekek Pahang | Malaysia | 28.5°C |
| 15 | Kuala Similajau Sarawak | Malaysia | 28.5°C |
| 16 | Tanjung Penawar Johor | Malaysia | 28.6°C |
| 17 | Pulau Banggi Sabah | Malaysia | 28.6°C |
| 18 | Tanjung Berhala Terengganu | Malaysia | 28.6°C |
| 19 | Redang | Malaysia | 28.6°C |
| 20 | Ramunia Jetty Johor | Malaysia | 28.6°C |
| 21 | Labuan (Victoria Harbour) Labuan Federal Territory | Malaysia | 28.6°C |
| 22 | Bintulu | Malaysia | 28.6°C |
| 23 | Pulau Ru Terengganu | Malaysia | 28.6°C |
| 24 | Tanjung Ayam Johor | Malaysia | 28.6°C |
| 25 | Kuala Bintulu Sarawak | Malaysia | 28.7°C |
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| 26 | Pelabuhan Bintulu Sarawak | Malaysia | 28.7°C |
| 27 | Pasir Gudang | Malaysia | 28.7°C |
| 28 | Daro Sarawak | Malaysia | 28.8°C |
| 29 | Kertih Terminal Terengganu | Malaysia | 28.8°C |
| 30 | Kuala Dungun Terengganu | Malaysia | 28.8°C |
| 31 | Kuala Matu Sarawak | Malaysia | 28.8°C |
| 32 | Tanjung Sedili Besar Johor | Malaysia | 28.8°C |
| 33 | Tanjung Sedili Kechii Johor | Malaysia | 28.8°C |
| 34 | Kota Bharu | Malaysia | 28.8°C |
| 35 | Mersing Johor | Malaysia | 28.8°C |
| 36 | Pulau Babi Besar Johor | Malaysia | 28.8°C |
| 37 | Pulau Keraman Labuan Federal Territory | Malaysia | 28.8°C |
| 38 | Kertih | Malaysia | 28.8°C |
| 39 | Paka | Malaysia | 28.8°C |
| 40 | Tanjung Datu Sarawak | Malaysia | 28.8°C |
| 41 | Tanjung Serabang Sarawak | Malaysia | 28.8°C |
| 42 | Tumpat | Malaysia | 28.8°C |
| 43 | Kuala Balingian Sarawak | Malaysia | 28.8°C |
| 44 | Kuala Terengganu | Malaysia | 28.8°C |
| 45 | Perhentian | Malaysia | 28.8°C |
| 46 | Cendering Terengganu | Malaysia | 28.8°C |
| 47 | Chendering Terengganu | Malaysia | 28.8°C |
| 48 | Kuala Tatau Sarawak | Malaysia | 28.9°C |
| 49 | Kuala Paloh Sarawak | Malaysia | 28.9°C |
| 50 | Pulau Lankayan Sabah | Malaysia | 28.9°C |
Warmest 10 in Malaysia in March
Same data the other way. The warmest spots for the same month.
| # | Location | Country | March mean |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Port Weld Perak | Malaysia | 30.7°C |
| 2 | Lumut | Malaysia | 30.3°C |
| 3 | Kuala Selangor | Malaysia | 30.3°C |
| 4 | Lumut Pier Perak | Malaysia | 30.3°C |
| 5 | Batu Ferringhi | Malaysia | 29.9°C |
| 6 | Bukit Mertajam | Malaysia | 29.9°C |
| 7 | Butterworth Wharves Pulau Pinang | Malaysia | 29.9°C |
| 8 | Butterworth | Malaysia | 29.9°C |
| 9 | George Town | Malaysia | 29.9°C |
| 10 | Penang | Malaysia | 29.9°C |