What is the current water temperature in Cancún?

As of now, in Cancún, the water temperature is 27.4°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.

81.3

°F

May 2, 13:27

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

81.7°F

Tomorrow:

81.4°F

Sunrise:

06:16

Sunset:

19:13

Day Length:

12 h. 57 min.

Cancún in May

Minimum:

79.5°F

Average:

80.1°F

Maximum:

80.9°F

Sea water temperature in Cancún today

As of now, in Cancún, the water temperature is 81.3°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 0.2°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 stay about the same.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's reading indicates a minor change compared to the average water temperature of the last two weeks, but the overall trend remains steady. 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 82.9°F on 2021, while the historical minimum was 80.6°F on 2023.

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 81.7°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
Apr 18	81.1°F	81.3°F	81.1°F
Apr 19	81.4°F	80.9°F	81.1°F
Apr 20	82.0°F	80.3°F	80.9°F
Apr 21	81.2°F	80.5°F	80.9°F
Apr 22	81.2°F	80.9°F	80.9°F
Apr 23	81.7°F	81.2°F	81.1°F
Apr 24	82.0°F	81.5°F	81.2°F
Apr 25	82.2°F	81.4°F	81.3°F
Apr 26	81.3°F	81.8°F	81.5°F
Apr 27	80.8°F	82.2°F	81.7°F
Apr 28	81.0°F	81.6°F	81.6°F
Apr 29	81.4°F	81.4°F	81.7°F
Apr 30	81.2°F	81.5°F	81.6°F
May 1	81.7°F	81.3°F	81.5°F
May 2	81.3°F	80.6°F	81.6°F
May 3	81.4°F	81.1°F	81.6°F
May 4	81.5°F	81.4°F	81.8°F
May 5	81.6°F	81.5°F	81.8°F
May 6	81.7°F	81.6°F	82.0°F
May 7	81.7°F	81.7°F	82.0°F
May 8	81.8°F	82.7°F	82.1°F
May 9	81.9°F	83.0°F	82.1°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 January 22, 2018, dipping to 78.2°F. The average readings by season are 80.0°F in Winter, 81.1°F in Spring, 84.3°F in Summer, and 83.8°F in Autumn.