What is the current water temperature in Cancún?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Cancún?

As of now, in Cancún, the water temperature is 28.29°C. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered highly warm and would be enjoyable for everyone. At this temperature, you can comfortably engage in water-based activities for extended periods without experiencing discomfort.

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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.

82.9

°F

November 21, 02:26

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

83.4°F

Tomorrow:

83.0°F

Sunrise:

07:02

Sunset:

18:05

Day Length:

11 h. 3 min.

Cancún in November

Minimum:

78.6°F

Average:

79.7°F

Maximum:

81.0°F

Sea water temperature in Cancún today

As of now, in Cancún, the water temperature is 82.9°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered highly warm and would be enjoyable for everyone. At this temperature, you can comfortably engage in water-based activities for extended periods without experiencing discomfort. Today's reading is 0.9°F higher than 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 is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 82.9°F on 2015, while the historical minimum was 80.3°F on 2014.

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 maximum recorded over the past years. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 82.9°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
Nov 7	83.2°F	83.4°F	82.9°F
Nov 8	83.0°F	83.5°F	82.9°F
Nov 9	82.9°F	83.4°F	82.8°F
Nov 10	82.9°F	83.4°F	82.9°F
Nov 11	82.9°F	83.4°F	82.8°F
Nov 12	82.9°F	83.1°F	82.8°F
Nov 13	82.8°F	83.7°F	82.7°F
Nov 14	82.9°F	83.8°F	82.8°F
Nov 15	84.0°F	83.6°F	82.9°F
Nov 16	83.8°F	83.5°F	82.6°F
Nov 17	83.7°F	83.5°F	82.6°F
Nov 18	83.7°F	83.2°F	82.5°F
Nov 19	83.2°F	82.4°F	82.3°F
Nov 20	83.4°F	82.3°F	82.4°F
Nov 21	82.9°F	82.2°F	82.1°F
Nov 22	83.0°F	82.1°F	82.2°F
Nov 23	83.1°F	82.3°F	82.3°F
Nov 24	83.0°F	82.7°F	82.2°F
Nov 25	83.0°F	82.7°F	82.1°F
Nov 26	82.9°F	82.6°F	82.0°F
Nov 27	82.9°F	82.6°F	82.0°F
Nov 28	82.7°F	82.6°F	81.8°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.