Where is the sea coldest in Asia in August?

Malé Hulhumalé Beach in Maldives has the coldest sea in Asia in August, averaging about 20.0 °C. Fulhadhoo (20.0 °C) and Hiriketiya Beach are the next coolest.

How many beaches in Asia are warm enough to swim in August?

13 of the top 25 ranked beaches in Asia average 22 °C or more in August, which most swimmers find comfortable without a wetsuit.

How are these August sea temperatures calculated?

Each figure is a long-term monthly average sea surface temperature for that location, so it reflects a typical August rather than today's reading. Open a beach page for the live water temperature and 7-day forecast.

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Coldest sea temperature in Asia in August

Where the sea is coolest across Asia during August, ranked by long-term monthly average water temperature. Malé Hulhumalé Beach (Kaafu, Maldives) is the coolest at around 20°C. Open any spot for today's live water temperature and a 7-day swim forecast.

1
Malé Hulhumalé Beach
Kaafu · Maldives · Indian Ocean
Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
20°C
August average
2
Fulhadhoo
Baa · Maldives · Indian Ocean
Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
20°C
August average
3
Hiriketiya Beach
Southern · Sri Lanka · Indian Ocean
Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
20°C
August average
4
Veligandu Island
Alif Alif · Maldives · Indian Ocean
Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
20°C
August average
5
Bikini Beach Maafushi
Kaafu · Maldives · Indian Ocean
Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
20°C
August average
6
Fulhadhoo Beach
Baa · Maldives · Indian Ocean
Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
20°C
August average
7
Dhigurah Beach
Alif Dhaal · Maldives · Indian Ocean
Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
20°C
August average
8
Mirissa Beach
Southern · Sri Lanka · Indian Ocean
Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
20°C
August average
9
Unawatuna Beach
Southern · Sri Lanka · Indian Ocean
Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
20°C
August average
10
Bentota Beach
Galle · Sri Lanka · Indian Ocean
Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
20°C
August average
11
Arugam Bay
Eastern · Sri Lanka · Indian Ocean
Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
20°C
August average
12
Nilaveli Beach
Eastern · Sri Lanka · Indian Ocean
Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
20°C
August average
13
Kabira Bay
Okinawa · Japan · Pacific Ocean
Pleasant — swimmable without a wetsuit
23°C
August average
14
Fulong Beach
New Taipei · Taiwan · Pacific Ocean
Pleasant — swimmable without a wetsuit
23°C
August average
15
Kondoi Beach
Okinawa · Japan · Pacific Ocean
Pleasant — swimmable without a wetsuit
23°C
August average
16
Sunayama Beach
Okinawa · Japan · Pacific Ocean
Pleasant — swimmable without a wetsuit
23°C
August average
17
Yuigahama Beach
Kanagawa · Japan · Pacific Ocean
Warm — comfortable swimming
24°C
August average
18
Zushi Beach
Kanagawa · Japan · Pacific Ocean
Warm — comfortable swimming
24°C
August average
19
Enoshima Beach
Kanagawa · Japan · Pacific Ocean
Warm — comfortable swimming
24°C
August average
20
Kujukuri Beach
Chiba · Japan · Pacific Ocean
Warm — comfortable swimming
24°C
August average
21
Onjuku Beach
Chiba · Japan · Pacific Ocean
Warm — comfortable swimming
24°C
August average
22
Haeundae Beach
Busan · South Korea · Sea of Japan
Warm — comfortable swimming
24°C
August average
23
Gyeongpo Beach
Gangwon · South Korea · Sea of Japan
Warm — comfortable swimming
24°C
August average
24
Naksan Beach
Gangwon · South Korea · Sea of Japan
Warm — comfortable swimming
24°C
August average
25
Mangsang Beach
Gangwon · South Korea · Sea of Japan
Warm — comfortable swimming
24°C
August average

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Asia in August — frequently asked questions

Where is the sea coldest in Asia in August?: Malé Hulhumalé Beach in Maldives has the coldest sea in Asia in August, averaging about 20.0 °C. Fulhadhoo (20.0 °C) and Hiriketiya Beach are the next coolest.
How many beaches in Asia are warm enough to swim in August?: 13 of the top 25 ranked beaches in Asia average 22 °C or more in August, which most swimmers find comfortable without a wetsuit.
How are these August sea temperatures calculated?: Each figure is a long-term monthly average sea surface temperature for that location, so it reflects a typical August rather than today's reading. Open a beach page for the live water temperature and 7-day forecast.

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