Kenting Water Temperature
Updated Sat 14:41 (Asia/Taipei)
Taiwan · Forecast updated Sep 26, 2026, 14:41 UTC
Current Sea Temperature
29.7°C
85.5°F
Very warm water
Valid Sep 26, 2026, 14:41 (Asia/Taipei). Source: stored Open-Meteo marine forecast. Temperature is not a safety rating or snorkel score.
Versus this month's average
0.3°C below
The typical September average is 30.0°C (86.0°F) from the historical baseline.
Recent trend
Holding fairly steady
Seven-day average: 29.6°C, versus 29.5°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 Kenting, typical monthly averages range from about 24.9°C (76.8°F) in January to 30.2°C (86.4°F) in July.
Over the past 30 days, the average sea temperature in Kenting has been 29.3°C.
Historical baseline (full year)
Northern Hemisphere. Summer is generally June–August; winter is December–February.
Typical monthly sea-surface temperature near Kenting, calculated from hourly observations for 2023–2025. This is not this site's forecast archive.
| Month | Typical range | Average |
|---|---|---|
| January | 23.9–25.4°C | 24.9°C / 76.8°F |
| February | 25.5–25.6°C | 25.6°C / 78.1°F |
| March | 24.7–25.7°C | 25.4°C / 77.7°F |
| April | 26.1–28.4°C | 27.2°C / 81.0°F |
| May | 27.6–29.1°C | 28.5°C / 83.3°F |
| June | 29.6–30.4°C | 30.0°C / 86.0°F |
| July | 29.6–30.9°C | 30.2°C / 86.4°F |
| August | 29.5–30.7°C | 30.0°C / 86.0°F |
| September | 29.7–30.4°C | 30.0°C / 86.0°F |
| October | 28.6–29.4°C | 28.9°C / 84.0°F |
| November | 27.3–27.7°C | 27.4°C / 81.3°F |
| December | 25.0–26.2°C | 25.8°C / 78.4°F |
Source: Open-Meteo Marine API, MeteoFrance sea-surface temperature dataset. Nearest sea grid cell (21.96, 120.79). 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.
Kenting in January
Typical January water temperature near Kenting is 24.9°C (76.8°F), with yearly monthly means from 23.9–25.4°C.
Kenting in February
Typical February water temperature near Kenting is 25.6°C (78.1°F), with yearly monthly means from 25.5–25.6°C.
Kenting in March
Typical March water temperature near Kenting is 25.4°C (77.7°F), with yearly monthly means from 24.7–25.7°C.
Kenting in April
Typical April water temperature near Kenting is 27.2°C (81.0°F), with yearly monthly means from 26.1–28.4°C.
Kenting in May
Typical May water temperature near Kenting is 28.5°C (83.3°F), with yearly monthly means from 27.6–29.1°C.
Kenting in June
Typical June water temperature near Kenting is 30.0°C (86.0°F), with yearly monthly means from 29.6–30.4°C.
Kenting in July
Typical July water temperature near Kenting is 30.2°C (86.4°F), with yearly monthly means from 29.6–30.9°C.
Kenting in August
Typical August water temperature near Kenting is 30.0°C (86.0°F), with yearly monthly means from 29.5–30.7°C.
Kenting in September
Typical September water temperature near Kenting is 30.0°C (86.0°F), with yearly monthly means from 29.7–30.4°C.
Kenting in October
Typical October water temperature near Kenting is 28.9°C (84.0°F), with yearly monthly means from 28.6–29.4°C.
Kenting in November
Typical November water temperature near Kenting is 27.4°C (81.3°F), with yearly monthly means from 27.3–27.7°C.
Kenting in December
Typical December water temperature near Kenting is 25.8°C (78.4°F), with yearly monthly means from 25.0–26.2°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 | 28.4°C / 83.1°F | 29.3°C / 84.8°F | 30.2°C / 86.4°F |
| July | 28.4°C / 83.1°F | 29.9°C / 85.8°F | 31.0°C / 87.8°F |
| August | 29.0°C / 84.2°F | 29.6°C / 85.3°F | 30.8°C / 87.4°F |
| September | 28.8°C / 83.8°F | 29.3°C / 84.8°F | 30.1°C / 86.2°F |
Partial coverage: 4 calendar months with records. Profile calculated from 2831 hourly forecast records across 4 monthly periods. This is a growing archive, not a long-term climate normal.
About the water at Kenting
Southern-tip national park with coral reefs and warm, clear water.
- Area
- Pingtung
Kenting Water Temperature: Common Questions
What is the water temperature in Kenting today?
The current sea surface temperature near Kenting is 29.7°C (85.5°F). Over the last 30 days, the average has been 29.3°C.
When is the water warmest in Kenting?
The water is typically warmest in July, at around 30.2°C (86.4°F) in the 2023–2025 historical baseline.
When is the water coldest in Kenting?
The water is typically coldest in January, at around 24.9°C (76.8°F) in the same historical baseline.
Can you swim in Kenting today?
At 29.7°C, the water is usually comfortable for swimming and snorkeling.
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