Marshall Islands: where to swim in August?
Marshall Islands, in August: the sea is at 29.6 °C on average along the coast, from 29.5 °C to 29.8 °C depending on the spot. Where the water is warmest (29.8 °C), it is very warm. Almost lukewarm: you can get in without any cold shock.
Sea temperature, month by month
| Month | Average temperature | Depending on the spot | Where it is warmest |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28.8 °C | 28.6 °C – 28.9 °C | very warm |
| February | 28.5 °C | 28.3 °C – 28.7 °C | very warm |
| March | 28.7 °C | 28.5 °C – 28.9 °C | very warm |
| April | 28.7 °C | 28.5 °C – 28.9 °C | very warm |
| May | 29.0 °C | 28.8 °C – 29.2 °C | very warm |
| June | 29.0 °C | 28.9 °C – 29.2 °C | very warm |
| July | 29.1 °C | 29.0 °C – 29.3 °C | very warm |
| August | 29.6 °C | 29.5 °C – 29.8 °C | very warm |
| September | 29.7 °C | 29.5 °C – 29.9 °C | very warm |
| October | 29.7 °C | 29.6 °C – 29.8 °C | very warm |
| November | 29.5 °C | 29.4 °C – 29.6 °C | very warm |
| December | 29.0 °C | 28.9 °C – 29.2 °C | very warm |
Compared with July, the water warms up by 0.5 °C in August. The warmest month: September (29.7 °C). The coldest: February (28.5 °C).
Nearby, in August
- Federated States of Micronesia 29.6 °C · very warm
- American Samoa 27.9 °C · very warm
- Palau 29.3 °C · very warm
- Australia 19.8 °C · warm
- South Korea 26.2 °C · very warm
- Taiwan 28.9 °C · very warm
- People's Republic of China 27.4 °C · very warm
- Canada 5.3 °C · cold
- Mexico 28.3 °C · very warm
- United States 23.8 °C · very warm
And right now?
For the temperature measured right now, station by station and to the hour: Marshall Islands: water temperature
Frequently asked questions
What is the sea temperature in August?
Marshall Islands, in August: 29.6 °C on average along the coast, from 29.5 °C in the coolest waters to 29.8 °C in the warmest (average of the years 2011 to 2025).
Can you swim in August?
Where the water is warmest (29.8 °C), it is very warm. Almost lukewarm: you can get in without any cold shock.
What is the best month for swimming?
The water is warmest in September (29.7 °C on average) and coldest in February (28.5 °C). Where the water is warmest, it goes above 20 °C in these months: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December.
Where is the water warmest in August?
The warmest in August: Federated States of Micronesia (29.6 °C), American Samoa (27.9 °C), Palau (29.3 °C). The coolest: United States (23.8 °C).
Where do these temperatures come from?
These are averages of the sea surface temperature from 2011 to 2025, computed from NOAA satellite images (OISST, one value about every 50 km), in a 100 km strip along the coasts of the main country: distant territories (overseas, remote islands) are not counted. It is an estimate, not a measurement taken at the beach: lakes and rivers are not included.