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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.
Sea temperature in Cancún now

78.8

°F

March 23, 12:14

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

78.8°F

Tomorrow:

79.0°F

Sunrise:

06:49

Sunset:

18:59

Day Length:

12 h. 10 min.

Cancún in March

Minimum:

79.7°F

Average:

80.4°F

Maximum:

81.3°F

Sea water temperature in Cancún today

As of now, in Cancún, the water temperature is 78.8°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 0.9°F lower 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 rise a bit.

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 minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 81.4°F on 2022, while the historical minimum was 78.7°F on 2025.

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. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 79.2°F, with minimum temperature starting at 79.0°F, while the maximum might reach 79.3°F.

Daily water temperature in Cancún

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Mar 9 80.1°F 79.8°F 79.5°F
Mar 10 79.9°F 80.6°F 79.7°F
Mar 11 80.0°F 80.3°F 79.6°F
Mar 12 79.4°F 79.5°F 79.7°F
Mar 13 79.6°F 79.8°F 79.6°F
Mar 14 79.8°F 80.7°F 79.8°F
Mar 15 80.3°F 80.7°F 79.9°F
Mar 16 79.5°F 80.4°F 79.8°F
Mar 17 79.7°F 80.1°F 79.9°F
Mar 18 79.5°F 79.6°F 79.8°F
Mar 19 79.3°F 79.2°F 79.8°F
Mar 20 79.3°F 79.0°F 79.8°F
Mar 21 78.3°F 79.3°F 79.8°F
Mar 22 78.8°F 79.1°F 79.7°F
Mar 23 78.8°F 78.7°F 79.7°F
Mar 24 79.0°F 79.2°F 79.9°F
Mar 25 79.1°F 79.9°F 80.0°F
Mar 26 79.3°F 80.5°F 80.2°F
Mar 27 79.3°F 80.7°F 80.2°F
Mar 28 79.3°F 81.2°F 80.2°F
Mar 29 79.2°F 80.8°F 80.1°F
Mar 30 79.2°F 80.8°F 80.1°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 February 8, 2026, dipping to 77.7°F. The average readings by season are 80.0°F in Winter, 81.0°F in Spring, 84.4°F in Summer, and 84.0°F in Autumn.