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Mersing, Malaysia

Johor · Malaysia

Mersing is a small city in Johor, Malaysia with a population of 22,007. Elevation: 26 ft (8 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

22,007 Population 9/sq mi density
26 ft Elevation 8 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
109.7 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kuala Lumpur Timezone

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About Mersing

Mersing

Mersing is a town, mukim and the capital of Mersing District, Johor, Malaysia. The town is located at the southern end of the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia. As of 2010, the town has an estimated population of 70,894.

People

Population22,007
Density9/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain109.7 in/yr
Sunny Days158/yr
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Population22,007
Population Density9 / sq mi
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Coordinates2.4312°, 103.8405°
TimezoneAsia/Kuala_Lumpur
Country🇲🇾 Malaysia
State / ProvinceJohor
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation109.7 inches (2,787 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Mersing

Mersing is a small city in Malaysia (Johor) with a population of 22,007. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 109.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kuala_Lumpur.

Climate in Mersing

Mersing has an average annual temperature of 27.6°C (82°F). The hottest month is May (28.5°C), the coldest is Dec (26.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 2590 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 27°C / 81°F 24.5° / 29.6° 415.1
Feb 27°C / 81°F 24.3° / 29.8° 102.4
Mar 27.6°C / 82°F 23.9° / 31.4° 137.7
Apr 28.3°C / 83°F 23.9° / 32.7° 116.9
May 28.5°C / 83°F 24° / 33° 150.1
Jun 28.2°C / 83°F 23.8° / 32.6° 148.4
Jul 27.8°C / 82°F 23.5° / 32° 161.6
Aug 27.8°C / 82°F 23.4° / 32.2° 166.1
Sep 27.6°C / 82°F 23.2° / 32° 142.9
Oct 27.7°C / 82°F 23.3° / 32.1° 197.2
Nov 27.1°C / 81°F 23.5° / 30.7° 323.9
Dec 26.8°C / 80°F 24° / 29.5° 527.2
Mersing has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 158 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 109.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.9°F
48% above Malaysia avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days158 days/yr

Geography

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area2,434.9 sq mi (6,306.4 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates2.4312°N, 103.8405°W
TimezoneAsia/Kuala_Lumpur

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 109.7"
189% above Malaysia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 22.99"
Driest Month (Mar) 5.87"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M4.0 on Aug 23, 2025.

Aug 23, 2025 13 km ESE of Segamat, Malaysia M4.0 101 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1.

Year Name Category Closest
2001 Vamei Category 1 121 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 12.5 in Coldest
February 79°F (26°C) 6.3 in
March 80°F (27°C) 5.9 in Driest
April 81°F (27°C) 6.4 in
May 81°F (27°C) 6.3 in Warmest
June 81°F (27°C) 5.9 in
July 80°F (27°C) 6.6 in
August 80°F (27°C) 7.3 in
September 80°F (27°C) 7.1 in
October 80°F (27°C) 8.3 in
November 79°F (26°C) 14.1 in
December 79°F (26°C) 23.0 in Wettest

Mersing has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 78°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 109.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (23.0") and March the driest (5.9").

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Colleges & Universities in Mersing

Institution Type Founded Website
GiatMARA Mersing College
ILP Mersing College
Politeknik Mersing College

Schools in Mersing

22 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Sekolah Agama Bukit Timbalan
Sekolah Agama Seri Pantai
Sekolah Agama Air Papan
Sekolah Kebangsaan Seri Pantai
Sekolah Agama Sawah Dato'
Sekolah Kebangsaan Sri Mersing
Sekolah Kebangsaan Bandar Mersing
Sekolah Menengah Agama Al-Khairiah Al-Islamiah Mersing
Sekolah Kebangsaan Tenglu
Sekolah Kebangsaan Air Papan
Sekolah Kebangsaan Mersing Kanan
Wakaf Darul Quran
Sekolah Rendah Arab Bersepadu (SRAB) Mersing
Sekolah Kebangsaan Sawah Dato'
Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Anjung Batu
SMJK Pai Chee
SJK (C) Pai Chee
Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Sri Mersing
Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Mersing
MRSM Mersing
SM Sains Sultan Iskandar
Maahad Tahfiz Al-Khairiah Mersing
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Farmers Markets in Mersing

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Buih Bay Fisherman Market
Pasar Basah Bandar Mersing
Pasar Tanjung Gemok

Hotels in Mersing

30 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aseania Beach Resort
Bluewater
Bluewater Hotel
Country
D'Coconut Resort
D'Coconut Resort
D'View
Embassy
Golden City
Havanita
Hoi Seng
Hotel Seri Malaysia
Inari
Mersing
Mersing Inn Hotel
Mersing Merlin Inn
Mersing Riesa Inn
Mirage Island Resort
Muara Inn
MyRA
Noor homestay
R Villa Resort & Hotel
River Side
River Side Budget
Sakiza View Mersing
Seaway Hotel
Sri Mersing Resort
Sweet
Timotel Hotel
Wakaf Homestay

Restaurants in Mersing

25 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Andill Corner
Beach restaurant
Cakemania Cafe
Drumcafé
Fong Kopitiam
Gerai De Semak Mersing
Gerai Nasi Padang Ali
Halah Resturant
Ikan Bakar Brother Joe
Kedai Ucu Selera Kita
kris
KZ Fani Café
Makanan Sayur Sayuran Vegetarian Food Stall
Mersing Lucky
Mersing Seafood Restaurant
Mersing Seafood Restaurant
MYL Tandoori House
Pizza Hut
Restaurant Ee Lo
Restoran Al Hamid
Restoran Chin
Syed Ali
Thai restaurant
Ummi Amena Bistro
Warung Pak Malau

Cafes in Mersing

7 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cake shop
Calypso Cafe
Chamek Kopitiam
D'Mia
Tealive
Warung Kuning Warisan
ZUS Coffee

Castles in Mersing

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Istana Flintstone

Clinics in Mersing

5 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clinic grace
Klinik Desa Kampung Sawah Dato'
Klinik Desa Seri Pantai
Klinik Kesihatan Mersing Kanan
Klinik Kesihatan Tenglu

Dentists in Mersing

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dental Clinic Dr. G

Bus Stations in Mersing

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Terminal Bas Mersing

Gas Stations in Mersing

9 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BHPetrol
BHPetrol
Caltex
Petron
Petron
Petron
Petronas
Petronas
Shell

Banks in Mersing

5 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bank Rakyat
Bank Simpanan Nasional
Hong Leong Bank
Maybank
Public Bank

Airports Near Mersing

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kluang AirportMedium Airport
Tioman AirportTODMedium Airport
Felda Lok Heng AirportSmall Airport
Mersing AirportMEPSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Mersing

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Pusat Pemulihan Dalam Komuniti

Churches & Religious Organizations in Mersing

24 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Church of St. Peter
Kuil Sri Subramaniam Mersing
Masjid Jamek Dato Ghulam
Masjid Jamek Kampung Sawah Datok
Masjid Jamek Mersing
Masjid Kampung Air Papan
Masjid Kampung Air Puteri
Masjid Kampung Seri Lalang
Masjid Taman Sri Bayu
Persatuan Memperbaiki Akhlak Che Lim Khor
Surau
Surau An-Nur
Surau Jalan Abdullah
Surau Kampung Gajah Mati
Surau Kampung Makam
Surau Kampung Tanjung Genting
Surau Kampung Teluk Iskandar
Surau Kg Wak Salam
Surau Kg. Air Merah
Surau Kg. Bahagia
Surau Taman Wawasan
Surau Tuan Haji Uda
南海椰芭拿督公
福顺庙

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Website
mdmersing.gov.my
Twinned With
Mbabane

🇲🇾 About Malaysia

Capital Kuala Lumpur
Population 31,528,585
Area 329,750 km²
GDP (USD) $399,949,418,753
GDP per capita $11,386
HDI 0.807
Life expectancy 76.7 years
Internet users 97.7%
Urban population 76.4%
Currency MYR (Ringgit)
Languages English, Malay
Calling code +60
TLD .my
Driving side left

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mersing

What is the population of Mersing?

Mersing has a population of 22,007 residents and is located in Malaysia. The population density is 9 people per square mile, spread across 2,434.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Mersing?

Mersing has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 158 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 109.7 inches.

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