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Warmest sea in Malaysia in January

132 coastal locations in Malaysia ranked by their typical January sea temperature. Region-wide average in January: 28.6°C. The top of the list is where to find the warmest swimming this month.

Warmest in January

Port Weld

29.8°C January mean in Malaysia

Regional January average

28.6°C

across all 132 coastal locations in Malaysia

Vs annual mean

-1.0°C

below the year-round regional average

What the Malaysia sea feels like in January

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 January fits in the year

January 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 January 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 January

Sorted by the typical January 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 January mean
1 Port Weld Perak 29.8°C
2 Lumut Pier Perak 29.7°C
3 Lumut 29.6°C
4 Kuala Selangor 29.6°C
5 Pulau Angsa Selangor 29.4°C
6 Kuala Lumpur 29.3°C
7 Port Klang 29.3°C
8 Permatang Sedepa (One Fathom Bank) Selangor 29.3°C
9 Tawau 29.3°C
10 Klang 29.2°C
11 Pintu Gedong Selangor 29.2°C
12 Kuala Lawas Sarawak 29.2°C
13 Sipitang Sabah 29.2°C
14 Weston Sabah 29.2°C
15 Batu Ferringhi 29.1°C
16 Pulau Keraman Labuan Federal Territory 29.1°C
17 Labuan (Victoria Harbour) Labuan Federal Territory 29.0°C
18 Labuk Bay Sabah 29.0°C
19 Bukit Mertajam 28.9°C
20 Butterworth 28.9°C
21 George Town 28.9°C
22 Penang 28.9°C
23 Perai 28.9°C
24 Permatang Kuching 28.9°C
25 Tanjung Tokong 28.9°C
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26 Kuala Bintulu Sarawak 28.9°C
27 Pelabuhan Bintulu Sarawak 28.9°C
28 Kuala Rajang Sarawak 28.9°C
29 Kuala Tatau Sarawak 28.9°C
30 Sarikei Sarawak 28.9°C
31 Tanjung Manis Sarawak 28.9°C
32 Bintulu 28.9°C
33 Sungai Sarawak (Pulau Lakei) Sarawak 28.9°C
34 Tiga Sabah 28.9°C
35 Kuala Similajau Sarawak 28.9°C
36 Kuala Balingian Sarawak 28.9°C
37 Tanjung Gabang Selangor 28.9°C
38 Bakapit Sabah 28.9°C
39 Kuala Paloh Sarawak 28.9°C
40 Kuching 28.9°C
41 Kuala Niah Sarawak 28.8°C
42 Kuala Papar Sabah 28.8°C
43 Lahad Datu 28.8°C
44 Santubong Sarawak 28.8°C
45 Butterworth Wharves Pulau Pinang 28.8°C
46 Pinang (Georgetown) Pulau Pinang 28.8°C
47 Pulau Rimau Pulau Pinang 28.8°C
48 Tanjung Dawai Kedah 28.8°C
49 Alor Setar 28.8°C
50 Kuala Mukah Sarawak 28.8°C

Coldest 10 in Malaysia in January

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

# Location January mean
1 Tanjung Ayam Johor 27.6°C
2 Teluk Tekek Pahang 27.6°C
3 Ramunia Jetty Johor 27.7°C
4 Mersing Johor 27.7°C
5 Pulau Babi Besar Johor 27.7°C
6 Tanjung Penawar Johor 27.7°C
7 Tioman 27.7°C
8 Redang 27.7°C
9 Tanjung Berhala Terengganu 27.7°C
10 Tanjung Sedili Besar Johor 27.7°C

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