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Warmest sea in Malaysia in December

132 coastal locations in Malaysia ranked by their typical December sea temperature. Region-wide average in December: 29.1°C. The top of the list is where to find the warmest swimming this month.

Warmest in December

Kuala Lawas

29.7°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, 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 December

Sorted by the typical December 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 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
11 Sungai Sarawak (Pulau Lakei) Sarawak 29.6°C
12 Lumut 29.6°C
13 Santubong Sarawak 29.6°C
14 Klang 29.6°C
15 Pulau Angsa Selangor 29.6°C
16 Kuala Lumpur 29.6°C
17 Kuala Selangor 29.6°C
18 Permatang Sedepa (One Fathom Bank) Selangor 29.6°C
19 Port Klang 29.6°C
20 Pintu Gedong Selangor 29.5°C
21 Pulau Mangalum Sabah 29.5°C
22 Kuala Baram Sarawak 29.5°C
23 Kuala Rajang Sarawak 29.5°C
24 Sarikei Sarawak 29.5°C
25 Tanjung Manis Sarawak 29.5°C
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26 Bandar Labuan 29.5°C
27 Kuala Bintulu Sarawak 29.5°C
28 Pelabuhan Bintulu Sarawak 29.5°C
29 Tanjung Gabang Selangor 29.5°C
30 Victoria 29.5°C
31 Kuala Similajau Sarawak 29.5°C
32 Pulau Satang Besar Sarawak 29.5°C
33 Bintulu 29.5°C
34 Kuala Balingian Sarawak 29.5°C
35 Kuala Tatau Sarawak 29.5°C
36 Kuching 29.5°C
37 Kuala Paloh Sarawak 29.5°C
38 Kuala Niah Sarawak 29.5°C
39 Labuk Bay Sabah 29.5°C
40 Port Dickson 29.5°C
41 Kota Kinabalu 29.4°C
42 Kuala Lundu Sarawak 29.4°C
43 Sabah 29.4°C
44 Sematan Sarawak 29.4°C
45 Klebang Besar 29.4°C
46 Lahad Datu 29.4°C
47 Cape Rachado Melaka 29.4°C
48 Kuala Sungai Baru 29.4°C
49 Daro Sarawak 29.4°C
50 Kuala Matu Sarawak 29.4°C

Coldest 10 in Malaysia in December

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

# 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

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