What is the current water temperature in Cancún?

As of now, in Cancún, the water temperature is 27.8°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.

82.0

°F

December 13, 01:03

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

82.2°F

Tomorrow:

82.1°F

Sunrise:

07:16

Sunset:

18:07

Day Length:

10 h. 51 min.

Cancún in December

Minimum:

78.5°F

Average:

79.6°F

Maximum:

80.6°F

Sea water temperature in Cancún today

As of now, in Cancún, the water temperature is 82.0°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. 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 82.0°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 80.3°F on 2020.

latest data

last year

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the highest values recorded on those days in the past. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 82.0°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 29	82.4°F	81.8°F	82.0°F
Nov 30	81.9°F	81.9°F	81.9°F
Dec 1	82.0°F	81.6°F	81.8°F
Dec 2	82.3°F	82.2°F	81.9°F
Dec 3	82.1°F	81.6°F	81.8°F
Dec 4	82.3°F	81.4°F	81.7°F
Dec 5	82.7°F	81.3°F	81.7°F
Dec 6	82.5°F	81.3°F	81.6°F
Dec 7	82.4°F	81.4°F	81.6°F
Dec 8	82.5°F	81.1°F	81.6°F
Dec 9	82.3°F	81.1°F	81.5°F
Dec 10	81.9°F	81.2°F	81.5°F
Dec 11	82.2°F	81.2°F	81.4°F
Dec 12	82.2°F	81.4°F	81.3°F
Dec 13	82.0°F	81.3°F	81.1°F
Dec 14	82.1°F	81.0°F	81.2°F
Dec 15	82.1°F	80.8°F	81.2°F
Dec 16	82.0°F	81.0°F	81.1°F
Dec 17	82.0°F	80.6°F	81.1°F
Dec 18	81.9°F	80.1°F	81.0°F
Dec 19	81.8°F	80.6°F	80.9°F
Dec 20	81.8°F	80.5°F	80.9°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.