Sipadan Sea Temperature

Updated Sat 07:48 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur)

Malaysia · Forecast updated Aug 8, 2026, 07:48 UTC

← Snorkel forecast for Sipadan

Current Sea Temperature

30.2°C

86.4°F

Very warm water

Versus this month's average

Close to average

The August average in our archive is 30.1°C (86.3°F).

Recent trend

Warming by 0.4°C

Seven-day average: 30.2°C, versus 29.8°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.

Sea Surface Temperature Over the Year

In the data collected for Sipadan, monthly averages range from about 29.9°C (85.8°F) in July to 30.3°C (86.5°F) in June.

Over the past 30 days, the average sea temperature in Sipadan has been 29.9°C.

Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Month Min Average Max
June 29.8°C / 85.6°F 30.3°C / 86.5°F 30.9°C / 87.6°F
July 29.4°C / 84.9°F 29.9°C / 85.8°F 30.5°C / 86.9°F
August 29.8°C / 85.6°F 30.1°C / 86.3°F 30.6°C / 87.1°F

Profile calculated from 1648 hourly forecast records across 3 monthly periods. This is a growing archive, not a long-term climate normal.

About the water at Sipadan

Oceanic island off Borneo famous for turtles and walls of barracuda.

Area
Sabah

Sipadan Water Temperature: Common Questions

What is the sea temperature in Sipadan today?

The current sea surface temperature in Sipadan is 30.2°C. Over the last 30 days, the average has been 29.9°C.

When is the water warmest in Sipadan?

The warmest monthly average in the Sipadan archive is June, at around 30.3°C (86.5°F).

When is the water coldest in Sipadan?

The coldest monthly average in the archive is July, at around 29.9°C (85.8°F).

Can you swim in Sipadan today?

At 30.2°C, the water is usually comfortable for swimming and snorkeling.

Full Snorkeling Forecast

See how today's sea temperature, wave height, wind, and tides combine into a detailed snorkeling score for Sipadan.

View Snorkel Forecast →