Koh Lipe Water Temperature

Updated Thu 13:59 (Asia/Bangkok)

Thailand · Forecast updated Sep 24, 2026, 13:59 UTC

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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.

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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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