Aur Island
Island Small Johor island popular for coral reefs
Aur (Pulau Aur), off Johor’s east coast, is a dive and snorkel destination reached by boat; visitors come for coral reefs, clear water and sport-fishing trips.
Pulau Aur (Aur Island) is a small island in Johor, Malaysia, in the South China Sea, noted for coral reefs and reef diving. It forms part of the offshore island groups off the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia.
The island is popular with snorkelers and scuba divers for its clear water and reef systems and is visited primarily by day trips and liveaboard dive operators. There are limited facilities on the island and no large permanent settlements, so most visitors stay on boats or simple island accommodations.
Historically a small fishing and navigation landmark for local seafarers, the island’s contemporary use centers on marine tourism rather than permanent habitation. Conservation and seasonal weather strongly influence visitor access.
Pulau Aur lies off the east coast of Johor and is reached by boat from mainland launch points such as Mersing; it is part of the chain of islands that includes nearby diving destinations.
- Seasonality: Best visited in the dry season-roughly April to October-when boat services operate regularly and diving is safe; the island is often inaccessible during the November-March monsoon months.
- Access: Reached only by boat from mainland departure points such as Mersing or nearby jetties, with day trips and liveaboard dive trips being the typical ways to visit.
How to Get to Aur Island #
Reach Aur Island by speedboat from Mersing or Sedili Kechil on Malaysia’s east coast; travel times vary by sea conditions and operator.
Tips for Visiting Aur Island #
- Bring snorkeling gear - the island's clear coastal waters are best appreciated beneath the surface.
- Check boat departures from Mersing or Sedili Kechil - schedules are seasonal and weather-dependent.
Best Time to Visit Aur Island #
Pulau Aur is best visited in Malaysia's dry season (roughly March-October) when diving and boat services are reliable.
Weather & Climate near Aur Island #
Aur Island's climate is classified as Tropical Rainforest - Tropical Rainforest climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 22°C to 30°C. Heavy rainfall (2566 mm/year), wettest in December.
January
January is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (279 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 24°C). Significant rainfall (173 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). Significant rainfall (142 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 25°C). Significant rainfall (157 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is the warmest month with stifling humidity (dew point 25°C). Significant rainfall (156 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 25°C). Significant rainfall (117 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 25°C). Significant rainfall (149 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 25°C). Significant rainfall (132 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). Significant rainfall (150 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (210 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (376 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). The wettest month with heavy rain (525 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
