Wakatobi Water Temperature
Updated Thu 12:53 (Asia/Makassar)
Indonesia · Forecast updated Sep 24, 2026, 12:53 UTC
Current Sea Temperature
27.0°C
80.6°F
Warm water
Valid Sep 24, 2026, 12:53 (Asia/Makassar). Source: stored Open-Meteo marine forecast. Temperature is not a safety rating or snorkel score.
Versus this month's average
0.8°C below
The typical September average is 27.8°C (82.0°F) from the historical baseline.
Recent trend
Holding fairly steady
Seven-day average: 27.0°C, versus 27.3°C in the prior seven days.
What to wear
Warm water
Most people are comfortable in swimwear or a light rash guard.
Cold tolerance varies. Wind, session length, sunshine, and exertion also affect comfort; temperature alone does not describe sea conditions or replace the snorkel forecast.
Typical Sea Temperature Over the Year
In the historical baseline for Wakatobi, typical monthly averages range from about 27.5°C (81.5°F) in August to 30.4°C (86.7°F) in December.
Over the past 30 days, the average sea temperature in Wakatobi has been 27.0°C.
Historical baseline (full year)
Southern Hemisphere. Summer is generally December–February; winter is June–August.
Typical monthly sea-surface temperature near Wakatobi, calculated from hourly observations for 2023–2025. This is not this site's forecast archive.
| Month | Typical range | Average |
|---|---|---|
| January | 29.3–30.6°C | 30.0°C / 86.0°F |
| February | 29.6–30.3°C | 29.9°C / 85.8°F |
| March | 29.7–30.3°C | 30.1°C / 86.2°F |
| April | 30.0–30.4°C | 30.2°C / 86.4°F |
| May | 29.1–29.5°C | 29.3°C / 84.7°F |
| June | 28.3–28.7°C | 28.5°C / 83.3°F |
| July | 27.6–28.3°C | 27.9°C / 82.2°F |
| August | 27.3–27.7°C | 27.5°C / 81.5°F |
| September | 27.4–28.1°C | 27.8°C / 82.0°F |
| October | 28.5–29.3°C | 29.0°C / 84.2°F |
| November | 29.8–30.4°C | 30.2°C / 86.4°F |
| December | 30.0–30.8°C | 30.4°C / 86.7°F |
Source: Open-Meteo Marine API, MeteoFrance sea-surface temperature dataset. Nearest sea grid cell (-5.29, 123.54). Each month is the mean of yearly monthly means; the range is the lowest and highest of those yearly monthly means. Open-Meteo methodology.
Water temperature by month
Each month uses the 2023–2025 baseline. The range is the lowest and highest yearly monthly mean, not an hourly extreme.
Wakatobi in January
Typical January water temperature near Wakatobi is 30.0°C (86.0°F), with yearly monthly means from 29.3–30.6°C.
Wakatobi in February
Typical February water temperature near Wakatobi is 29.9°C (85.8°F), with yearly monthly means from 29.6–30.3°C.
Wakatobi in March
Typical March water temperature near Wakatobi is 30.1°C (86.2°F), with yearly monthly means from 29.7–30.3°C.
Wakatobi in April
Typical April water temperature near Wakatobi is 30.2°C (86.4°F), with yearly monthly means from 30.0–30.4°C.
Wakatobi in May
Typical May water temperature near Wakatobi is 29.3°C (84.7°F), with yearly monthly means from 29.1–29.5°C.
Wakatobi in June
Typical June water temperature near Wakatobi is 28.5°C (83.3°F), with yearly monthly means from 28.3–28.7°C.
Wakatobi in July
Typical July water temperature near Wakatobi is 27.9°C (82.2°F), with yearly monthly means from 27.6–28.3°C.
Wakatobi in August
Typical August water temperature near Wakatobi is 27.5°C (81.5°F), with yearly monthly means from 27.3–27.7°C.
Wakatobi in September
Typical September water temperature near Wakatobi is 27.8°C (82.0°F), with yearly monthly means from 27.4–28.1°C.
Wakatobi in October
Typical October water temperature near Wakatobi is 29.0°C (84.2°F), with yearly monthly means from 28.5–29.3°C.
Wakatobi in November
Typical November water temperature near Wakatobi is 30.2°C (86.4°F), with yearly monthly means from 29.8–30.4°C.
Wakatobi in December
Typical December water temperature near Wakatobi is 30.4°C (86.7°F), with yearly monthly means from 30.0–30.8°C.
Forecast archive (growing)
These values come from hourly forecasts SnorkelForecast has stored. They cover only months with records and do not replace the historical baseline.
| Month | Min | Average | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| June | 27.9°C / 82.2°F | 28.3°C / 82.9°F | 28.7°C / 83.7°F |
| July | 27.0°C / 80.6°F | 27.6°C / 81.6°F | 28.2°C / 82.8°F |
| August | 26.4°C / 79.5°F | 26.9°C / 80.4°F | 27.3°C / 81.1°F |
| September | 26.6°C / 79.9°F | 27.1°C / 80.8°F | 27.6°C / 81.7°F |
Partial coverage: 4 calendar months with records. Profile calculated from 2781 hourly forecast records across 4 monthly periods. This is a growing archive, not a long-term climate normal.
About the water at Wakatobi
Remote marine park with some of the planet's healthiest, most colorful reefs.
- Area
- Southeast Sulawesi
Wakatobi Water Temperature: Common Questions
What is the water temperature in Wakatobi today?
The current sea surface temperature near Wakatobi is 27.0°C (80.6°F). Over the last 30 days, the average has been 27.0°C.
When is the water warmest in Wakatobi?
The water is typically warmest in December, at around 30.4°C (86.7°F) in the 2023–2025 historical baseline.
When is the water coldest in Wakatobi?
The water is typically coldest in August, at around 27.5°C (81.5°F) in the same historical baseline.
Can you swim in Wakatobi today?
At 27.0°C, the water is usually comfortable for swimming and snorkeling.
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