INSTRUMENT / SEA TEMPERATURE
Langkawi Water Temperature
Updated Fri 10:49 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur)
Malaysia · Forecast updated Nov 6, 2026, 10:49 UTC
Current Sea Temperature
31.3°C
88.3°F
Very warm water
Valid Nov 6, 2026, 10:49 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur). Source: stored Open-Meteo marine forecast. Temperature is not a safety rating or snorkel score.
Versus this month's average
1.5°C above
The typical November average is 29.8°C (85.6°F) from the historical baseline.
Recent trend
Holding fairly steady
Seven-day average: 30.9°C, versus 30.7°C in the prior seven days.
What to wear
Very warm water
Swimwear is usually enough; a rash guard adds sun protection.
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 Langkawi, typical monthly averages range from about 28.8°C (83.8°F) in January to 31.3°C (88.3°F) in May.
Over the past 30 days, the average sea temperature in Langkawi has been 31.1°C.
Historical baseline (full year)
Northern Hemisphere. Summer is generally June–August; winter is December–February.
Typical monthly sea-surface temperature near Langkawi, calculated from hourly observations for 2023–2025. This is not this site's forecast archive.
| Month | Typical range | Average |
|---|---|---|
| January | 28.7–29.0°C | 28.8°C / 83.8°F |
| February | 29.1–29.8°C | 29.5°C / 85.1°F |
| March | 29.6–30.7°C | 30.2°C / 86.4°F |
| April | 31.0–31.7°C | 31.2°C / 88.2°F |
| May | 31.2–31.7°C | 31.3°C / 88.3°F |
| June | 31.0–31.1°C | 31.1°C / 88.0°F |
| July | 30.7–31.4°C | 31.0°C / 87.8°F |
| August | 30.6–31.4°C | 30.9°C / 87.6°F |
| September | 30.0–30.7°C | 30.4°C / 86.7°F |
| October | 30.2–30.5°C | 30.4°C / 86.7°F |
| November | 29.1–30.2°C | 29.8°C / 85.6°F |
| December | 29.1–29.3°C | 29.2°C / 84.6°F |
Source: Open-Meteo Marine API, MeteoFrance sea-surface temperature dataset. Nearest sea grid cell (6.29, 99.79). 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.
Langkawi in January
Typical January water temperature near Langkawi is 28.8°C (83.8°F), with yearly monthly means from 28.7–29.0°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: very warm water. Swimwear is usually enough; a rash guard adds sun protection.
Adjacent months: December 29.2°C · February 29.5°C.
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Langkawi in February
Typical February water temperature near Langkawi is 29.5°C (85.1°F), with yearly monthly means from 29.1–29.8°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: very warm water. Swimwear is usually enough; a rash guard adds sun protection.
Adjacent months: January 28.8°C · March 30.2°C.
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Langkawi in March
Typical March water temperature near Langkawi is 30.2°C (86.4°F), with yearly monthly means from 29.6–30.7°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: very warm water. Swimwear is usually enough; a rash guard adds sun protection.
Adjacent months: February 29.5°C · April 31.2°C.
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Langkawi in April
Typical April water temperature near Langkawi is 31.2°C (88.2°F), with yearly monthly means from 31.0–31.7°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: very warm water. Swimwear is usually enough; a rash guard adds sun protection.
Adjacent months: March 30.2°C · May 31.3°C.
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Langkawi in May
Typical May water temperature near Langkawi is 31.3°C (88.3°F), with yearly monthly means from 31.2–31.7°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: very warm water. Swimwear is usually enough; a rash guard adds sun protection.
Adjacent months: April 31.2°C · June 31.1°C.
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Langkawi in June
Typical June water temperature near Langkawi is 31.1°C (88.0°F), with yearly monthly means from 31.0–31.1°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: very warm water. Swimwear is usually enough; a rash guard adds sun protection.
Adjacent months: May 31.3°C · July 31.0°C.
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Langkawi in July
Typical July water temperature near Langkawi is 31.0°C (87.8°F), with yearly monthly means from 30.7–31.4°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: very warm water. Swimwear is usually enough; a rash guard adds sun protection.
Adjacent months: June 31.1°C · August 30.9°C.
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Langkawi in August
Typical August water temperature near Langkawi is 30.9°C (87.6°F), with yearly monthly means from 30.6–31.4°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: very warm water. Swimwear is usually enough; a rash guard adds sun protection.
Adjacent months: July 31.0°C · September 30.4°C.
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Langkawi in September
Typical September water temperature near Langkawi is 30.4°C (86.7°F), with yearly monthly means from 30.0–30.7°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: very warm water. Swimwear is usually enough; a rash guard adds sun protection.
Adjacent months: August 30.9°C · October 30.4°C.
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Langkawi in October
Typical October water temperature near Langkawi is 30.4°C (86.7°F), with yearly monthly means from 30.2–30.5°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: very warm water. Swimwear is usually enough; a rash guard adds sun protection.
Adjacent months: September 30.4°C · November 29.8°C.
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Langkawi in November
Typical November water temperature near Langkawi is 29.8°C (85.6°F), with yearly monthly means from 29.1–30.2°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: very warm water. Swimwear is usually enough; a rash guard adds sun protection.
Adjacent months: October 30.4°C · December 29.2°C.
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Langkawi in December
Typical December water temperature near Langkawi is 29.2°C (84.6°F), with yearly monthly means from 29.1–29.3°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: very warm water. Swimwear is usually enough; a rash guard adds sun protection.
Adjacent months: November 29.8°C · January 28.8°C.
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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 | 30.2°C / 86.4°F | 31.1°C / 88.0°F | 31.8°C / 89.2°F |
| July | 30.5°C / 86.9°F | 31.1°C / 88.0°F | 31.7°C / 89.1°F |
| August | 30.6°C / 87.1°F | 31.4°C / 88.5°F | 31.9°C / 89.4°F |
| September | 30.2°C / 86.4°F | 31.1°C / 88.0°F | 31.9°C / 89.4°F |
| October | 30.1°C / 86.2°F | 31.1°C / 88.0°F | 31.7°C / 89.1°F |
| November | 30.3°C / 86.5°F | 31.0°C / 87.7°F | 31.4°C / 88.5°F |
Partial coverage: 6 calendar months with records. Profile calculated from 3810 hourly forecast records across 6 monthly periods. This is a growing archive, not a long-term climate normal.
About the water at Langkawi
Andaman archipelago with the Payar Island marine park's reefs and reef sharks.
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Langkawi Water Temperature: Common Questions
What is the water temperature in Langkawi today?
The current sea surface temperature near Langkawi is 31.3°C (88.3°F). Over the last 30 days, the average has been 31.1°C.
When is the water warmest in Langkawi?
The water is typically warmest in May, at around 31.3°C (88.3°F) in the 2023–2025 historical baseline.
When is the water coldest in Langkawi?
The water is typically coldest in January, at around 28.8°C (83.8°F) in the same historical baseline.
Can you swim in Langkawi today?
At 31.3°C, the water is usually comfortable for swimming and snorkeling.
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