Koh Lipe Water Temperature
Updated Thu 13:59 (Asia/Bangkok)
Thailand · Forecast updated Sep 24, 2026, 13:59 UTC
Current Sea Temperature
30.8°C
87.4°F
Very warm water
Valid Sep 24, 2026, 13:59 (Asia/Bangkok). Source: stored Open-Meteo marine forecast. Temperature is not a safety rating or snorkel score.
Versus this month's average
0.5°C above
The typical September average is 30.3°C (86.5°F) from the historical baseline.
Recent trend
Holding fairly steady
Seven-day average: 30.8°C, versus 30.9°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 Koh Lipe, typical monthly averages range from about 29.0°C (84.2°F) in January to 31.0°C (87.8°F) in May.
Over the past 30 days, the average sea temperature in Koh Lipe 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 Koh Lipe, calculated from hourly observations for 2023–2025. This is not this site's forecast archive.
| Month | Typical range | Average |
|---|---|---|
| January | 28.9–29.3°C | 29.0°C / 84.2°F |
| February | 29.3–29.8°C | 29.6°C / 85.3°F |
| March | 29.7–30.5°C | 30.1°C / 86.2°F |
| April | 30.6–31.4°C | 30.9°C / 87.6°F |
| May | 30.8–31.3°C | 31.0°C / 87.8°F |
| June | 30.7–30.8°C | 30.8°C / 87.4°F |
| July | 30.6–31.0°C | 30.8°C / 87.4°F |
| August | 30.6–31.1°C | 30.8°C / 87.4°F |
| September | 30.0–30.5°C | 30.3°C / 86.5°F |
| October | 29.9–30.3°C | 30.2°C / 86.4°F |
| November | 29.1–30.2°C | 29.8°C / 85.6°F |
| December | 28.9–29.6°C | 29.3°C / 84.7°F |
Source: Open-Meteo Marine API, MeteoFrance sea-surface temperature dataset. Nearest sea grid cell (6.46, 99.29). 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.
Koh Lipe in January
Typical January water temperature near Koh Lipe is 29.0°C (84.2°F), with yearly monthly means from 28.9–29.3°C.
Koh Lipe in February
Typical February water temperature near Koh Lipe is 29.6°C (85.3°F), with yearly monthly means from 29.3–29.8°C.
Koh Lipe in March
Typical March water temperature near Koh Lipe is 30.1°C (86.2°F), with yearly monthly means from 29.7–30.5°C.
Koh Lipe in April
Typical April water temperature near Koh Lipe is 30.9°C (87.6°F), with yearly monthly means from 30.6–31.4°C.
Koh Lipe in May
Typical May water temperature near Koh Lipe is 31.0°C (87.8°F), with yearly monthly means from 30.8–31.3°C.
Koh Lipe in June
Typical June water temperature near Koh Lipe is 30.8°C (87.4°F), with yearly monthly means from 30.7–30.8°C.
Koh Lipe in July
Typical July water temperature near Koh Lipe is 30.8°C (87.4°F), with yearly monthly means from 30.6–31.0°C.
Koh Lipe in August
Typical August water temperature near Koh Lipe is 30.8°C (87.4°F), with yearly monthly means from 30.6–31.1°C.
Koh Lipe in September
Typical September water temperature near Koh Lipe is 30.3°C (86.5°F), with yearly monthly means from 30.0–30.5°C.
Koh Lipe in October
Typical October water temperature near Koh Lipe is 30.2°C (86.4°F), with yearly monthly means from 29.9–30.3°C.
Koh Lipe in November
Typical November water temperature near Koh Lipe is 29.8°C (85.6°F), with yearly monthly means from 29.1–30.2°C.
Koh Lipe in December
Typical December water temperature near Koh Lipe is 29.3°C (84.7°F), with yearly monthly means from 28.9–29.6°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 | 29.9°C / 85.8°F | 30.8°C / 87.4°F | 31.6°C / 88.9°F |
| July | 30.6°C / 87.1°F | 31.0°C / 87.9°F | 31.8°C / 89.2°F |
| August | 30.6°C / 87.1°F | 31.2°C / 88.1°F | 31.8°C / 89.2°F |
| September | 30.5°C / 86.9°F | 31.0°C / 87.8°F | 31.8°C / 89.2°F |
Partial coverage: 4 calendar months with records. Profile calculated from 2782 hourly forecast records across 4 monthly periods. This is a growing archive, not a long-term climate normal.
About the water at Koh Lipe
Tarutao marine park island ringed by clear water and easy fringing reefs.
- Area
- Satun
Koh Lipe Water Temperature: Common Questions
What is the water temperature in Koh Lipe today?
The current sea surface temperature near Koh Lipe is 30.8°C (87.4°F). Over the last 30 days, the average has been 31.1°C.
When is the water warmest in Koh Lipe?
The water is typically warmest in May, at around 31.0°C (87.8°F) in the 2023–2025 historical baseline.
When is the water coldest in Koh Lipe?
The water is typically coldest in January, at around 29.0°C (84.2°F) in the same historical baseline.
Can you swim in Koh Lipe today?
At 30.8°C, the water is usually comfortable for swimming and snorkeling.
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