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Warmest sea in Malaysia in October

132 coastal locations in Malaysia ranked by their typical October sea temperature. Region-wide average in October: 29.8°C. The top of the list is where to find the warmest swimming this month.

Warmest in October

Labuk Bay

30.4°C October mean in Malaysia

Regional October average

29.8°C

across all 132 coastal locations in Malaysia

Vs annual mean

+0.2°C

above the year-round regional average

What the Malaysia sea feels like in October

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 October fits in the year

October 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 October 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 October

Sorted by the typical October 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 October mean
1 Labuk Bay Sabah 30.4°C
2 Sungai Sarawak (Pulau Lakei) Sarawak 30.1°C
3 Kuala Lundu Sarawak 30.1°C
4 Pulau Satang Besar Sarawak 30.1°C
5 Santubong Sarawak 30.1°C
6 Sematan Sarawak 30.1°C
7 Tawau 30.0°C
8 Sandakan 30.0°C
9 Kuching 30.0°C
10 Kuala Rajang Sarawak 30.0°C
11 Lumut Pier Perak 30.0°C
12 Sarikei Sarawak 30.0°C
13 Tanjung Manis Sarawak 30.0°C
14 Kuala Lawas Sarawak 30.0°C
15 Lahad Datu 30.0°C
16 Port Weld Perak 30.0°C
17 Sipitang Sabah 30.0°C
18 Weston Sabah 30.0°C
19 Bakapit Sabah 29.9°C
20 Permatang Sedepa (One Fathom Bank) Selangor 29.9°C
21 Pintu Gedong Selangor 29.9°C
22 Pulau Angsa Selangor 29.9°C
23 Pulau Keraman Labuan Federal Territory 29.9°C
24 Tanjung Datu Sarawak 29.9°C
25 Tanjung Serabang Sarawak 29.9°C
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26 Butterworth Wharves Pulau Pinang 29.9°C
27 Pinang (Georgetown) Pulau Pinang 29.9°C
28 Pulau Bidan Kedah 29.9°C
29 Pulau Lankayan Sabah 29.9°C
30 Pulau Rimau Pulau Pinang 29.9°C
31 Tanjung Dawai Kedah 29.9°C
32 Tanjung Gabang Selangor 29.9°C
33 Kuala Tatau Sarawak 29.9°C
34 Labuan (Victoria Harbour) Labuan Federal Territory 29.9°C
35 Sungai Kedah Kedah 29.9°C
36 Cape Rachado Melaka 29.9°C
37 Kuala Balingian Sarawak 29.9°C
38 Kuala Batu Pahat Johor 29.9°C
39 Kuala Paloh Sarawak 29.9°C
40 Parit Jawa Johor 29.9°C
41 Tanjung Keling Melaka 29.9°C
42 Melaka Malacca 29.9°C
43 Pulau Undan Malacca 29.9°C
44 Bintulu 29.9°C
45 Klang 29.9°C
46 Kuala Lumpur 29.9°C
47 Kuala Mukah Sarawak 29.9°C
48 Lumut 29.9°C
49 Port Klang 29.9°C
50 Tanjung Laboh Johor 29.9°C

Coldest 10 in Malaysia in October

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

# Location October mean
1 Pulau Ru Terengganu 29.5°C
2 Kudat 29.5°C
3 Pasir Gudang 29.5°C
4 Tumpat 29.6°C
5 Tanjung Penawar Johor 29.6°C
6 Kota Bharu 29.6°C
7 Ramunia Jetty Johor 29.6°C
8 Pulau Banggi Sabah 29.6°C
9 Tanjung Ayam Johor 29.6°C
10 Kertih 29.6°C

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