INSTRUMENT / SEA TEMPERATURE
Mabul Water Temperature
Updated Fri 17:06 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur)
Malaysia · Forecast updated Nov 6, 2026, 17:06 UTC
Current Sea Temperature
30.9°C
87.6°F
Very warm water
Valid Nov 6, 2026, 17:06 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur). Source: stored Open-Meteo marine forecast. Temperature is not a safety rating or snorkel score.
Versus this month's average
0.5°C above
The typical November average is 30.4°C (86.7°F) from the historical baseline.
Recent trend
Warming by 0.3°C
Seven-day average: 30.9°C, versus 30.5°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 Mabul, typical monthly averages range from about 29.0°C (84.2°F) in February to 30.6°C (87.1°F) in May.
Over the past 30 days, the average sea temperature in Mabul has been 30.8°C.
Historical baseline (full year)
Northern Hemisphere. Summer is generally June–August; winter is December–February.
Typical monthly sea-surface temperature near Mabul, calculated from hourly observations for 2023–2025. This is not this site's forecast archive.
| Month | Typical range | Average |
|---|---|---|
| January | 29.0–29.7°C | 29.3°C / 84.7°F |
| February | 28.9–29.0°C | 29.0°C / 84.2°F |
| March | 29.0–29.5°C | 29.3°C / 84.7°F |
| April | 29.9–30.3°C | 30.0°C / 86.0°F |
| May | 30.4–30.7°C | 30.6°C / 87.1°F |
| June | 29.9–30.2°C | 30.0°C / 86.0°F |
| July | 29.6–29.7°C | 29.7°C / 85.5°F |
| August | 29.7–30.0°C | 29.8°C / 85.6°F |
| September | 29.8–29.9°C | 29.9°C / 85.8°F |
| October | 30.2–30.4°C | 30.3°C / 86.5°F |
| November | 30.2–30.6°C | 30.4°C / 86.7°F |
| December | 29.7–29.8°C | 29.8°C / 85.6°F |
Source: Open-Meteo Marine API, MeteoFrance sea-surface temperature dataset. Nearest sea grid cell (4.21, 118.63). 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.
Mabul in January
Typical January water temperature near Mabul is 29.3°C (84.7°F), with yearly monthly means from 29.0–29.7°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: very warm water. Swimwear is usually enough; a rash guard adds sun protection.
Adjacent months: December 29.8°C · February 29.0°C.
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Mabul in February
Typical February water temperature near Mabul is 29.0°C (84.2°F), with yearly monthly means from 28.9–29.0°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: very warm water. Swimwear is usually enough; a rash guard adds sun protection.
Adjacent months: January 29.3°C · March 29.3°C.
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Mabul in March
Typical March water temperature near Mabul is 29.3°C (84.7°F), with yearly monthly means from 29.0–29.5°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: very warm water. Swimwear is usually enough; a rash guard adds sun protection.
Adjacent months: February 29.0°C · April 30.0°C.
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Mabul in April
Typical April water temperature near Mabul is 30.0°C (86.0°F), with yearly monthly means from 29.9–30.3°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: very warm water. Swimwear is usually enough; a rash guard adds sun protection.
Adjacent months: March 29.3°C · May 30.6°C.
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Mabul in May
Typical May water temperature near Mabul is 30.6°C (87.1°F), with yearly monthly means from 30.4–30.7°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: very warm water. Swimwear is usually enough; a rash guard adds sun protection.
Adjacent months: April 30.0°C · June 30.0°C.
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Mabul in June
Typical June water temperature near Mabul is 30.0°C (86.0°F), with yearly monthly means from 29.9–30.2°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: very warm water. Swimwear is usually enough; a rash guard adds sun protection.
Adjacent months: May 30.6°C · July 29.7°C.
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Mabul in July
Typical July water temperature near Mabul is 29.7°C (85.5°F), with yearly monthly means from 29.6–29.7°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: very warm water. Swimwear is usually enough; a rash guard adds sun protection.
Adjacent months: June 30.0°C · August 29.8°C.
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Mabul in August
Typical August water temperature near Mabul is 29.8°C (85.6°F), with yearly monthly means from 29.7–30.0°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: very warm water. Swimwear is usually enough; a rash guard adds sun protection.
Adjacent months: July 29.7°C · September 29.9°C.
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Mabul in September
Typical September water temperature near Mabul is 29.9°C (85.8°F), with yearly monthly means from 29.8–29.9°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: very warm water. Swimwear is usually enough; a rash guard adds sun protection.
Adjacent months: August 29.8°C · October 30.3°C.
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Mabul in October
Typical October water temperature near Mabul is 30.3°C (86.5°F), with yearly monthly means from 30.2–30.4°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: very warm water. Swimwear is usually enough; a rash guard adds sun protection.
Adjacent months: September 29.9°C · November 30.4°C.
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Mabul in November
Typical November water temperature near Mabul is 30.4°C (86.7°F), with yearly monthly means from 30.2–30.6°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: very warm water. Swimwear is usually enough; a rash guard adds sun protection.
Adjacent months: October 30.3°C · December 29.8°C.
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Mabul in December
Typical December water temperature near Mabul is 29.8°C (85.6°F), with yearly monthly means from 29.7–29.8°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: very warm water. Swimwear is usually enough; a rash guard adds sun protection.
Adjacent months: November 30.4°C · January 29.3°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 | 29.7°C / 85.5°F | 30.2°C / 86.4°F | 30.9°C / 87.6°F |
| July | 29.3°C / 84.7°F | 29.8°C / 85.7°F | 30.4°C / 86.7°F |
| August | 29.6°C / 85.3°F | 30.1°C / 86.2°F | 30.6°C / 87.1°F |
| September | 29.9°C / 85.8°F | 30.4°C / 86.7°F | 31.5°C / 88.7°F |
| October | 30.1°C / 86.2°F | 30.8°C / 87.4°F | 31.6°C / 88.9°F |
| November | 30.4°C / 86.7°F | 30.9°C / 87.6°F | 31.4°C / 88.5°F |
Partial coverage: 6 calendar months with records. Profile calculated from 3818 hourly forecast records across 6 monthly periods. This is a growing archive, not a long-term climate normal.
About the water at Mabul
Macro-rich island beside Sipadan with shallow reefs off the stilt villages.
- Area
- Sabah
Mabul Water Temperature: Common Questions
What is the water temperature in Mabul today?
The current sea surface temperature near Mabul is 30.9°C (87.6°F). Over the last 30 days, the average has been 30.8°C.
When is the water warmest in Mabul?
The water is typically warmest in May, at around 30.6°C (87.1°F) in the 2023–2025 historical baseline.
When is the water coldest in Mabul?
The water is typically coldest in February, at around 29.0°C (84.2°F) in the same historical baseline.
Can you swim in Mabul today?
At 30.9°C, the water is usually comfortable for swimming and snorkeling.
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