What is the current water temperature in Cancún?

As of now, in Cancún, the water temperature is 27.03°C. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities.

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Water temperature in Cancún

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Cancún. The trend over the last two weeks, daily averages, and precise forecast of the water temperature changes. Gain a deeper understanding of seasonal dynamics with monthly statistical analyses covering recent years.

80.7

°F

December 21, 07:24

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

80.5°F

Tomorrow:

80.7°F

Sunrise:

07:21

Sunset:

18:11

Day Length:

10 h. 50 min.

Cancún in December

Minimum:

78.7°F

Average:

79.8°F

Maximum:

80.6°F

Sea water temperature in Cancún today

As of now, in Cancún, the water temperature is 80.7°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is about the same as the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. The sea temperature remains approximately unchanged from yesterday. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to stay about the same.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is slightly lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. It also aligns closely with the historical average temperature for this date, indicating a typical climate pattern. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 81.5°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 80.2°F on 2023.

latest data

last year

The water temperature over the last two weeks displayed soome variability. While the two week average stayed close to the historical average, there were some days when the temperature was close to the minimum recorded over the past years. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 80.5°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Cancún

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Dec 7	81.4°F	82.1°F	81.5°F
Dec 8	81.1°F	82.1°F	81.5°F
Dec 9	81.1°F	82.0°F	81.4°F
Dec 10	81.2°F	82.1°F	81.3°F
Dec 11	81.2°F	82.3°F	81.2°F
Dec 12	81.4°F	82.1°F	81.2°F
Dec 13	81.3°F	82.0°F	81.0°F
Dec 14	81.0°F	81.9°F	81.1°F
Dec 15	80.8°F	82.0°F	81.1°F
Dec 16	81.0°F	81.8°F	81.0°F
Dec 17	80.6°F	81.7°F	81.0°F
Dec 18	80.1°F	80.9°F	80.9°F
Dec 19	80.6°F	80.4°F	80.9°F
Dec 20	80.5°F	80.4°F	80.8°F
Dec 21	80.7°F	80.2°F	80.8°F
Dec 22	80.7°F	80.3°F	80.9°F
Dec 23	80.6°F	80.3°F	80.7°F
Dec 24	80.5°F	80.3°F	80.7°F
Dec 25	80.4°F	80.3°F	80.6°F
Dec 26	80.4°F	79.9°F	80.5°F
Dec 27	80.3°F	79.9°F	80.4°F
Dec 28	80.2°F	80.2°F	80.3°F

* actual - actual temperature values

** forecast - projected values for the next week

Real-time coastal temperatures could deviate by several degrees from the provided readings. These deviations often become evident following intense rainfall or strong winds.

Our forecasting methodology leverages a mathematical model, that uses current water and weather conditions, historical records, wind intensity and direction.

Sea water temperature in Cancún by month

In Cancún, the water temperature is comfortable for swimming all year round.

The warmest water in Cancún was recorded on August 12, 2023, reaching a 87.1°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on January 22, 2018, dipping to 78.2°F. The average readings by season are 80.0°F in Winter, 81.1°F in Spring, 84.4°F in Summer, and 83.9°F in Autumn.