INSTRUMENT / SEA TEMPERATURE
Sipadan Water Temperature
Updated Fri 10:53 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur)
Malaysia · Forecast updated Nov 6, 2026, 10:53 UTC
Current Sea Temperature
31.1°C
88.0°F
Very warm water
Valid Nov 6, 2026, 10:53 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur). Source: stored Open-Meteo marine forecast. Temperature is not a safety rating or snorkel score.
Versus this month's average
0.7°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: 30.8°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 Sipadan, typical monthly averages range from about 28.9°C (84.0°F) in February to 30.6°C (87.1°F) in May.
Over the past 30 days, the average sea temperature in Sipadan 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 Sipadan, calculated from hourly observations for 2022–2025. This is not this site's forecast archive.
| Month | Typical range | Average |
|---|---|---|
| January | 29.0–29.6°C | 29.2°C / 84.6°F |
| February | 28.8–29.0°C | 28.9°C / 84.0°F |
| March | 29.0–29.5°C | 29.2°C / 84.6°F |
| April | 29.9–30.3°C | 30.1°C / 86.2°F |
| May | 30.4–30.7°C | 30.6°C / 87.1°F |
| June | 30.0–30.2°C | 30.1°C / 86.2°F |
| July | 29.7–29.8°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 | 30.2–30.5°C | 30.4°C / 86.7°F |
| December | 29.4–29.8°C | 29.7°C / 85.5°F |
Source: Open-Meteo Marine API, MeteoFrance sea-surface temperature dataset. Nearest sea grid cell (4.13, 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 2022–2025 baseline. The range is the lowest and highest yearly monthly mean, not an hourly extreme.
Sipadan in January
Typical January water temperature near Sipadan is 29.2°C (84.6°F), with yearly monthly means from 29.0–29.6°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: very warm water. Swimwear is usually enough; a rash guard adds sun protection.
Adjacent months: December 29.7°C · February 28.9°C.
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Sipadan in February
Typical February water temperature near Sipadan is 28.9°C (84.0°F), with yearly monthly means from 28.8–29.0°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: very warm water. Swimwear is usually enough; a rash guard adds sun protection.
Adjacent months: January 29.2°C · March 29.2°C.
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Sipadan in March
Typical March water temperature near Sipadan is 29.2°C (84.6°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 28.9°C · April 30.1°C.
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Sipadan in April
Typical April water temperature near Sipadan is 30.1°C (86.2°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 29.2°C · May 30.6°C.
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Sipadan in May
Typical May water temperature near Sipadan 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 30.1°C · June 30.1°C.
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Sipadan in June
Typical June water temperature near Sipadan is 30.1°C (86.2°F), with yearly monthly means from 30.0–30.2°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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Sipadan in July
Typical July water temperature near Sipadan is 29.7°C (85.5°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: June 30.1°C · August 29.8°C.
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Sipadan in August
Typical August water temperature near Sipadan 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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Sipadan in September
Typical September water temperature near Sipadan 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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Sipadan in October
Typical October water temperature near Sipadan 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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Sipadan in November
Typical November water temperature near Sipadan 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: October 30.3°C · December 29.7°C.
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Sipadan in December
Typical December water temperature near Sipadan is 29.7°C (85.5°F), with yearly monthly means from 29.4–29.8°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: very warm water. Swimwear is usually enough; a rash guard adds sun protection.
Adjacent months: November 30.4°C · January 29.2°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 | 29.8°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 | 29.7°C / 85.5°F | 30.1°C / 86.1°F | 30.6°C / 87.1°F |
| September | 29.8°C / 85.6°F | 30.4°C / 86.7°F | 31.5°C / 88.7°F |
| October | 30.1°C / 86.2°F | 30.8°C / 87.5°F | 31.5°C / 88.7°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 3811 hourly forecast records across 6 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 water temperature in Sipadan today?
The current sea surface temperature near Sipadan is 31.1°C (88.0°F). Over the last 30 days, the average has been 30.8°C.
When is the water warmest in Sipadan?
The water is typically warmest in May, at around 30.6°C (87.1°F) in the 2022–2025 historical baseline.
When is the water coldest in Sipadan?
The water is typically coldest in February, at around 28.9°C (84.0°F) in the same historical baseline.
Can you swim in Sipadan today?
At 31.1°C, the water is usually comfortable for swimming and snorkeling.
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