Malaysia

Bayan Lepas

Bayan Lepas - photo 1

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Bayan Lepas is a coastal town on Penang Island in northern Malaysia, near George Town. It isn’t a known diving hub and has no local dive sites or centers within the town itself. The area is more notable for its airport and industrial presence, with limited coastal access suitable for general recreation. Nearby options for diving would typically involve traveling to mainland Penang coast or other Malaysian dive destinations; freshwater options are not available in the immediate area, and diving conditions here are not a primary draw.

Essential information for traveling in Malaysia

About Malaysia

Sea
South China Sea, Gulf of Thailand, Malacca Stra...
Timezone
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Languages
MS EN
Demonym
Malaysian
Phone prefix
+60

Practicalities

Currency
MYR
Airports
KUL PEN LGK BKI TWU

Diving specifics

Temperature
°C
Depth units
meters
Pressure
bar
Regulators
DIN Yoke (INT)

Dive sites and dive centers around Bayan Lepas

Nearby Dive Sites (1)

Nearby Dive Centers (1)

Nearby cities for scuba diving around Bayan Lepas

The best time to dive in Bayan Lepas

The best months to dive in Bayan Lepas are from July to August. Temperatures are confortable (27-28°C), currents are mild and the visibility is at its best.

Excellent Good Fair Mitigated
01 - Jan.
26 °C 30 °C 4/10
02 - Feb.
27 °C 31 °C 5/10
03 - Mar.
27 °C 32 °C 5/10
04 - Apr.
27 °C 31 °C 4/10
05 - May
27 °C 31 °C 4/10
06 - Jun.
28 °C 32 °C 5/10
07 - Jul.
28 °C 32 °C 6/10
08 - Aug.
27 °C 32 °C 6/10
09 - Sept.
27 °C 31 °C 5/10
10 - Oct.
27 °C 31 °C 4/10
11 - Nov.
26 °C 30 °C 4/10
12 - Dec.
27 °C 30 °C 7/10

Based on last year's weather. Scores compare months for this destination only and are indicative. A mitigated month may still suit many divers.

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