What is the current water temperature in Cancún?

As of now, in Cancún, the water temperature is 26.44°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.

79.6

°F

January 22, 05:45

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

79.5°F

Tomorrow:

79.6°F

Sunrise:

07:27

Sunset:

18:31

Day Length:

11 h. 4 min.

Cancún in January

Minimum:

79.6°F

Average:

80.3°F

Maximum:

81.3°F

Sea water temperature in Cancún today

As of now, in Cancún, the water temperature is 79.6°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

The water temperature today is above average for the last two weeks, showing a small increase in temperature. 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 80.6°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 78.2°F on 2018.

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 79.6°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
Jan 8	79.5°F	79.9°F	79.9°F
Jan 9	79.0°F	79.7°F	79.8°F
Jan 10	78.6°F	79.9°F	79.7°F
Jan 11	78.4°F	80.0°F	79.6°F
Jan 12	78.5°F	80.6°F	79.6°F
Jan 13	79.2°F	80.5°F	79.7°F
Jan 14	79.3°F	81.0°F	79.7°F
Jan 15	79.7°F	80.3°F	79.6°F
Jan 16	79.5°F	80.8°F	79.6°F
Jan 17	79.6°F	81.0°F	79.6°F
Jan 18	79.7°F	80.8°F	79.5°F
Jan 19	79.5°F	80.7°F	79.4°F
Jan 20	79.8°F	80.6°F	79.4°F
Jan 21	79.5°F	80.6°F	79.4°F
Jan 22	79.6°F	80.6°F	79.4°F
Jan 23	79.6°F	80.5°F	79.4°F
Jan 24	79.6°F	80.1°F	79.4°F
Jan 25	79.6°F	80.3°F	79.4°F
Jan 26	79.6°F	80.5°F	79.4°F
Jan 27	79.7°F	80.8°F	79.6°F
Jan 28	79.7°F	81.0°F	79.6°F
Jan 29	79.6°F	80.6°F	79.4°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 84.0°F in Autumn.