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Warmest sea in Malaysia in August

132 coastal locations in Malaysia ranked by their typical August sea temperature. Region-wide average in August: 30.0°C. The top of the list is where to find the warmest swimming this month.

Warmest in August

Bukit Mertajam

30.4°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, useful for trip planning weeks or months ahead.

Zoom in to see individual locations. Click a pin for water temperatures. View list →
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Top 50 warmest Malaysia locations in August

Sorted by the typical August mean built from a decade of daily readings at each location. Click any place for its 30-day chart, monthly profile, and full 10-year history.

# 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
11 Pinang (Georgetown) Pulau Pinang 30.4°C
12 Pulau Rimau Pulau Pinang 30.4°C
13 Tanjung Dawai Kedah 30.4°C
14 Alor Setar 30.4°C
15 Sungai Petani 30.4°C
16 Pulau Bidan Kedah 30.4°C
17 Sungai Kedah Kedah 30.4°C
18 Kuala Perlis 30.4°C
19 Pulau Beras Basah Kedah 30.4°C
20 Pelabuhan Kuah Kedah 30.4°C
21 Port Weld Perak 30.3°C
22 Kuala Lawas Sarawak 30.3°C
23 Sipitang Sabah 30.3°C
24 Weston Sabah 30.3°C
25 Kuah 30.3°C
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26 Langkawi 30.3°C
27 Labuan (Victoria Harbour) Labuan Federal Territory 30.3°C
28 Kuala Papar Sabah 30.3°C
29 Pulau Keraman Labuan Federal Territory 30.3°C
30 Tiga Sabah 30.3°C
31 Kuala Bintulu Sarawak 30.2°C
32 Pelabuhan Bintulu Sarawak 30.2°C
33 Kuala Balingian Sarawak 30.2°C
34 Kuala Similajau Sarawak 30.2°C
35 Kuala Tatau Sarawak 30.2°C
36 Bintulu 30.2°C
37 Kuala Niah Sarawak 30.2°C
38 Kota Kinabalu 30.2°C
39 Sabah 30.2°C
40 Klang 30.2°C
41 Lumut 30.2°C
42 Pulau Mantanani Besar Sabah 30.2°C
43 Kuala Lumpur 30.2°C
44 Lumut Pier Perak 30.2°C
45 Port Klang 30.2°C
46 Kuala Lundu Sarawak 30.2°C
47 Sematan Sarawak 30.2°C
48 Pulau Mangalum Sabah 30.2°C
49 Pulau Satang Besar Sarawak 30.2°C
50 Kuala Mukah Sarawak 30.1°C

Coldest 10 in Malaysia in August

Same data the other way. Helpful if you want to know which Malaysia coasts to avoid for swimming in August.

# 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

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