Sea temperature and swimming season in Malaysia
When the sea is warm enough to swim in 15 coastal cities in Malaysia.
| City | Warmest | Coldest | Swimming season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malacca | 30.7°C Jun | 28.4°C Feb | all year |
| Kuantan | 30.5°C May | 27.9°C Jan | all year |
| Kota Kinabalu | 30.4°C May | 28.0°C Mar | all year |
| Sandakan | 30.3°C May | 28.8°C Feb | all year |
| Kuala Terengganu | 30.6°C May | 27.9°C Jan | all year |
| Alor Setar | 31.0°C May | 28.6°C Jan | all year |
| Miri | 30.4°C May | 28.3°C Mar | all year |
| Klang | 30.4°C May | 29.2°C Feb | all year |
| George Town | 30.8°C May | 29.4°C Jan | all year |
| Bintulu | 30.5°C May | 28.7°C Feb | all year |
| Labuan | 30.5°C May | 28.4°C Feb | all year |
| Kangar | 31.0°C May | 28.6°C Jan | all year |
| Semporna | 30.2°C May | 28.8°C Feb | all year |
| Nibong Tebal | 30.9°C May | 29.6°C Dec | all year |
| Kuala Penyu | 30.5°C May | 28.4°C Feb | all year |
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