INSTRUMENT / SEA TEMPERATURE
Perhentian Islands Water Temperature
Updated Fri 10:48 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur)
Malaysia · Forecast updated Nov 6, 2026, 10:48 UTC
Current Sea Temperature
31.4°C
88.5°F
Very warm water
Valid Nov 6, 2026, 10:48 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur). Source: stored Open-Meteo marine forecast. Temperature is not a safety rating or snorkel score.
Versus this month's average
1.4°C above
The typical November average is 30.0°C (86.0°F) from the historical baseline.
Recent trend
Holding fairly steady
Seven-day average: 31.1°C, versus 31.0°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 Perhentian Islands, typical monthly averages range from about 28.4°C (83.1°F) in January to 31.5°C (88.7°F) in May.
Over the past 30 days, the average sea temperature in Perhentian Islands 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 Perhentian Islands, calculated from hourly observations for 2022–2025. This is not this site's forecast archive.
| Month | Typical range | Average |
|---|---|---|
| January | 28.1–28.6°C | 28.4°C / 83.1°F |
| February | 28.2–29.2°C | 28.7°C / 83.7°F |
| March | 28.7–30.2°C | 29.5°C / 85.1°F |
| April | 30.5–31.0°C | 30.8°C / 87.4°F |
| May | 31.1–31.7°C | 31.5°C / 88.7°F |
| June | 30.9–31.5°C | 31.2°C / 88.2°F |
| July | 30.9–31.1°C | 31.0°C / 87.8°F |
| August | 31.0–31.3°C | 31.2°C / 88.2°F |
| September | 30.7–30.9°C | 30.8°C / 87.4°F |
| October | 30.4–30.6°C | 30.5°C / 86.9°F |
| November | 29.6–30.3°C | 30.0°C / 86.0°F |
| December | 28.4–28.9°C | 28.5°C / 83.3°F |
Source: Open-Meteo Marine API, MeteoFrance sea-surface temperature dataset. Nearest sea grid cell (5.88, 102.71). 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 2022–2025 baseline. The range is the lowest and highest yearly monthly mean, not an hourly extreme.
Perhentian Islands in January
Typical January water temperature near Perhentian Islands is 28.4°C (83.1°F), with yearly monthly means from 28.1–28.6°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: very warm water. Swimwear is usually enough; a rash guard adds sun protection.
Adjacent months: December 28.5°C · February 28.7°C.
Perhentian Islands in February
Typical February water temperature near Perhentian Islands is 28.7°C (83.7°F), with yearly monthly means from 28.2–29.2°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: very warm water. Swimwear is usually enough; a rash guard adds sun protection.
Adjacent months: January 28.4°C · March 29.5°C.
Perhentian Islands in March
Typical March water temperature near Perhentian Islands is 29.5°C (85.1°F), with yearly monthly means from 28.7–30.2°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: very warm water. Swimwear is usually enough; a rash guard adds sun protection.
Adjacent months: February 28.7°C · April 30.8°C.
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Perhentian Islands in April
Typical April water temperature near Perhentian Islands is 30.8°C (87.4°F), with yearly monthly means from 30.5–31.0°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: very warm water. Swimwear is usually enough; a rash guard adds sun protection.
Adjacent months: March 29.5°C · May 31.5°C.
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Perhentian Islands in May
Typical May water temperature near Perhentian Islands is 31.5°C (88.7°F), with yearly monthly means from 31.1–31.7°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: very warm water. Swimwear is usually enough; a rash guard adds sun protection.
Adjacent months: April 30.8°C · June 31.2°C.
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Perhentian Islands in June
Typical June water temperature near Perhentian Islands is 31.2°C (88.2°F), with yearly monthly means from 30.9–31.5°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: very warm water. Swimwear is usually enough; a rash guard adds sun protection.
Adjacent months: May 31.5°C · July 31.0°C.
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Perhentian Islands in July
Typical July water temperature near Perhentian Islands is 31.0°C (87.8°F), with yearly monthly means from 30.9–31.1°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: very warm water. Swimwear is usually enough; a rash guard adds sun protection.
Adjacent months: June 31.2°C · August 31.2°C.
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Perhentian Islands in August
Typical August water temperature near Perhentian Islands is 31.2°C (88.2°F), with yearly monthly means from 31.0–31.3°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: very warm water. Swimwear is usually enough; a rash guard adds sun protection.
Adjacent months: July 31.0°C · September 30.8°C.
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Perhentian Islands in September
Typical September water temperature near Perhentian Islands is 30.8°C (87.4°F), with yearly monthly means from 30.7–30.9°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: very warm water. Swimwear is usually enough; a rash guard adds sun protection.
Adjacent months: August 31.2°C · October 30.5°C.
Perhentian Islands in October
Typical October water temperature near Perhentian Islands is 30.5°C (86.9°F), with yearly monthly means from 30.4–30.6°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: very warm water. Swimwear is usually enough; a rash guard adds sun protection.
Adjacent months: September 30.8°C · November 30.0°C.
Perhentian Islands in November
Typical November water temperature near Perhentian Islands is 30.0°C (86.0°F), with yearly monthly means from 29.6–30.3°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: very warm water. Swimwear is usually enough; a rash guard adds sun protection.
Adjacent months: October 30.5°C · December 28.5°C.
Perhentian Islands in December
Typical December water temperature near Perhentian Islands is 28.5°C (83.3°F), with yearly monthly means from 28.4–28.9°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: very warm water. Swimwear is usually enough; a rash guard adds sun protection.
Adjacent months: November 30.0°C · January 28.4°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 | 30.8°C / 87.4°F | 31.4°C / 88.6°F | 32.2°C / 90.0°F |
| July | 30.7°C / 87.3°F | 31.4°C / 88.6°F | 32.1°C / 89.8°F |
| August | 30.7°C / 87.3°F | 31.5°C / 88.7°F | 32.2°C / 90.0°F |
| September | 30.1°C / 86.2°F | 31.0°C / 87.8°F | 31.9°C / 89.4°F |
| October | 30.5°C / 86.9°F | 31.0°C / 87.9°F | 31.8°C / 89.2°F |
| November | 30.6°C / 87.1°F | 31.1°C / 88.1°F | 31.7°C / 89.1°F |
Partial coverage: 6 calendar months with records. Profile calculated from 3811 hourly forecast records across 6 monthly periods. This is a growing archive, not a long-term climate normal.
About the water at Perhentian Islands
Clear-water islands with turtles, reef sharks and coral off the beaches.
- Area
- Terengganu
Perhentian Islands Water Temperature: Common Questions
What is the water temperature in Perhentian Islands today?
The current sea surface temperature near Perhentian Islands is 31.4°C (88.5°F). Over the last 30 days, the average has been 31.1°C.
When is the water warmest in Perhentian Islands?
The water is typically warmest in May, at around 31.5°C (88.7°F) in the 2022–2025 historical baseline.
When is the water coldest in Perhentian Islands?
The water is typically coldest in January, at around 28.4°C (83.1°F) in the same historical baseline.
Can you swim in Perhentian Islands today?
At 31.4°C, the water is usually comfortable for swimming and snorkeling.
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