Sipadan Sea Temperature
Updated Sat 07:48 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur)
Malaysia · Forecast updated Aug 8, 2026, 07:48 UTC
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
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