Malaysia

Ayer Itam

Ayer Itam in Penang is a high-elevation suburban town on Pulau Pinang. It’s not known as a diving hub; nearby coastal access exists along the Malacca Strait and the broader Andaman Sea region, but diving activity is minimal directly from this city. If you’re in the area for travel, plan trips to nearby coastal centers along Penang’s shoreline or other Malaysian dive hubs for snorkeling or introductory dives. For freshwater curiosity, the city itself is elevated and inland rather than a diving destination.

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Ayer Itam in Penang is a high-elevation suburban town on Pulau Pinang. It’s not known as a diving hub; nearby coastal access exists along the Malacca Strait and the broader Andaman Sea region, but diving activity is minimal directly from this city. If you’re in the area for travel, plan trips to nearby coastal centers along Penang’s shoreline or other Malaysian dive hubs for snorkeling or introductory dives. For freshwater curiosity, the city itself is elevated and inland rather than a diving destination.

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 Ayer Itam

Nearby Dive Sites (1)

Permata Sport Complex
0.1 km · 0 min

Nearby Dive Centers (1)

House Of Diving
0.0 km

The best time to dive in Ayer Itam

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

Excellent Good Fair Mitigated

°C °F

01 - Jan. 01 - January

26 °C 30 °C 5/10

02 - Feb. 02 - Febuary

27 °C 31 °C 5/10

03 - Mar. 03 - March

27 °C 31 °C 5/10

04 - Apr. 04 - April

27 °C 31 °C 4/10

05 - May 05 - May

27 °C 31 °C 4/10

06 - Jun. 06 - June

28 °C 31 °C 6/10

07 - Jul. 07 - July

28 °C 32 °C 6/10

08 - Aug. 08 - August

27 °C 32 °C 6/10

09 - Sept. 09 - September

27 °C 32 °C 5/10

10 - Oct. 10 - October

26 °C 31 °C 4/10

11 - Nov. 11 - November

26 °C 30 °C 4/10

12 - Dec. 12 - December

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.