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 29.23°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.

84.6

°F

October 8, 14:27

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

84.9°F

Tomorrow:

84.6°F

Sunrise:

06:41

Sunset:

18:29

Day Length:

11 h. 48 min.

Cancún in October

Minimum:

78.6°F

Average:

79.7°F

Maximum:

81.1°F

Sea water temperature in Cancún today

As of now, in Cancún, the water temperature is 84.6°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 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 85.7°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 83.8°F on 2015.

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 histoorical minimum and others when it was close to the historical maximum. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 84.7°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
Sep 24	84.5°F	86.3°F	85.0°F
Sep 25	84.4°F	86.1°F	85.0°F
Sep 26	84.7°F	85.9°F	85.0°F
Sep 27	85.0°F	85.6°F	84.9°F
Sep 28	85.2°F	85.2°F	84.8°F
Sep 29	84.8°F	84.9°F	84.7°F
Sep 30	85.4°F	85.6°F	84.8°F
Oct 1	85.1°F	85.4°F	84.8°F
Oct 2	85.4°F	85.4°F	84.7°F
Oct 3	85.3°F	85.4°F	84.7°F
Oct 4	85.2°F	85.7°F	84.7°F
Oct 5	85.2°F	85.6°F	84.8°F
Oct 6	85.0°F	85.4°F	84.6°F
Oct 7	84.9°F	85.2°F	84.6°F
Oct 8	84.6°F	85.1°F	84.5°F
Oct 9	84.6°F	84.9°F	84.5°F
Oct 10	84.7°F	84.8°F	84.6°F
Oct 11	84.7°F	84.5°F	84.6°F
Oct 12	84.7°F	84.4°F	84.7°F
Oct 13	84.7°F	84.4°F	84.6°F
Oct 14	84.7°F	84.1°F	84.6°F
Oct 15	84.7°F	83.9°F	84.6°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.