Mexico Rocks Water Temperature
Updated Thu 11:22 (America/Belize)
Belize · Forecast updated Sep 17, 2026, 11:22 UTC
Current Sea Temperature
30.0°C
86.0°F
Very warm water
Valid Sep 17, 2026, 11:22 (America/Belize). Source: stored Open-Meteo marine forecast. Temperature is not a safety rating or snorkel score.
Versus this month's average
0.5°C below
The typical September average is 30.5°C (86.9°F) from the historical baseline.
Recent trend
At least two weeks of records are needed before showing a reliable trend.
What to wear
Very warm water
Swimwear is usually enough; a rash guard adds sun protection.
Cold tolerance varies. Wind, session length, sunshine, and exertion also affect comfort; temperature alone does not describe sea conditions or replace the snorkel forecast.
Typical Sea Temperature Over the Year
In the historical baseline for Mexico Rocks, typical monthly averages range from about 26.9°C (80.4°F) in February to 30.5°C (86.9°F) in September.
Over the past 30 days, the average sea temperature in Mexico Rocks has been 30.0°C.
Historical baseline (full year)
Northern Hemisphere. Summer is generally June–August; winter is December–February.
Typical monthly sea-surface temperature near Mexico Rocks, calculated from hourly observations for 2023–2025. This is not this site's forecast archive.
| Month | Typical range | Average |
|---|---|---|
| January | 26.8–27.3°C | 27.0°C / 80.6°F |
| February | 26.8–26.9°C | 26.9°C / 80.4°F |
| March | 27.2–27.9°C | 27.6°C / 81.7°F |
| April | 27.8–28.3°C | 28.0°C / 82.4°F |
| May | 28.9–29.4°C | 29.1°C / 84.4°F |
| June | 29.4–30.5°C | 30.0°C / 86.0°F |
| July | 29.7–29.9°C | 29.8°C / 85.6°F |
| August | 30.3–30.3°C | 30.3°C / 86.5°F |
| September | 30.1–30.7°C | 30.5°C / 86.9°F |
| October | 29.6–30.4°C | 30.0°C / 86.0°F |
| November | 28.3–28.7°C | 28.5°C / 83.3°F |
| December | 27.3–27.8°C | 27.6°C / 81.7°F |
Source: Open-Meteo Marine API, MeteoFrance sea-surface temperature dataset. Nearest sea grid cell (17.96, -87.87). Each month is the mean of yearly monthly means; the range is the lowest and highest of those yearly monthly means. Open-Meteo methodology.
Water temperature by month
Each month uses the 2023–2025 baseline. The range is the lowest and highest yearly monthly mean, not an hourly extreme.
Mexico Rocks in January
Typical January water temperature near Mexico Rocks is 27.0°C (80.6°F), with yearly monthly means from 26.8–27.3°C.
Mexico Rocks in February
Typical February water temperature near Mexico Rocks is 26.9°C (80.4°F), with yearly monthly means from 26.8–26.9°C.
Mexico Rocks in March
Typical March water temperature near Mexico Rocks is 27.6°C (81.7°F), with yearly monthly means from 27.2–27.9°C.
Mexico Rocks in April
Typical April water temperature near Mexico Rocks is 28.0°C (82.4°F), with yearly monthly means from 27.8–28.3°C.
Mexico Rocks in May
Typical May water temperature near Mexico Rocks is 29.1°C (84.4°F), with yearly monthly means from 28.9–29.4°C.
Mexico Rocks in June
Typical June water temperature near Mexico Rocks is 30.0°C (86.0°F), with yearly monthly means from 29.4–30.5°C.
Mexico Rocks in July
Typical July water temperature near Mexico Rocks is 29.8°C (85.6°F), with yearly monthly means from 29.7–29.9°C.
Mexico Rocks in August
Typical August water temperature near Mexico Rocks is 30.3°C (86.5°F), with yearly monthly means from 30.3–30.3°C.
Mexico Rocks in September
Typical September water temperature near Mexico Rocks is 30.5°C (86.9°F), with yearly monthly means from 30.1–30.7°C.
Mexico Rocks in October
Typical October water temperature near Mexico Rocks is 30.0°C (86.0°F), with yearly monthly means from 29.6–30.4°C.
Mexico Rocks in November
Typical November water temperature near Mexico Rocks is 28.5°C (83.3°F), with yearly monthly means from 28.3–28.7°C.
Mexico Rocks in December
Typical December water temperature near Mexico Rocks is 27.6°C (81.7°F), with yearly monthly means from 27.3–27.8°C.
Forecast archive (growing)
These values come from hourly forecasts SnorkelForecast has stored. They cover only months with records and do not replace the historical baseline.
| Month | Min | Average | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| September | 29.9°C / 85.8°F | 30.3°C / 86.5°F | 30.6°C / 87.1°F |
Partial coverage: 1 calendar months with records. Profile calculated from 74 hourly forecast records across 1 monthly periods. This is a growing archive, not a long-term climate normal.
About the water at Mexico Rocks
Patch reef north of San Pedro, often calmer and shallower than the Hol Chan cut.
- Area
- Belize District
Mexico Rocks Water Temperature: Common Questions
What is the water temperature in Mexico Rocks today?
The current sea surface temperature near Mexico Rocks is 30.0°C (86.0°F). Over the last 30 days, the average has been 30.0°C.
When is the water warmest in Mexico Rocks?
The water is typically warmest in September, at around 30.5°C (86.9°F) in the 2023–2025 historical baseline.
When is the water coldest in Mexico Rocks?
The water is typically coldest in February, at around 26.9°C (80.4°F) in the same historical baseline.
Can you swim in Mexico Rocks today?
At 30.0°C, the water is usually comfortable for swimming and snorkeling.
Full Snorkeling Forecast
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