INSTRUMENT / SEA TEMPERATURE
Placencia Water Temperature
Updated Sun 12:19 (America/Belize)
Belize · Forecast updated Nov 1, 2026, 12:19 UTC
Current Sea Temperature
29.6°C
85.3°F
Very warm water
Valid Nov 1, 2026, 12:19 (America/Belize). Source: stored Open-Meteo marine forecast. Temperature is not a safety rating or snorkel score.
Versus this month's average
1.1°C above
The typical November average is 28.5°C (83.3°F) from the historical baseline.
Recent trend
Holding fairly steady
Seven-day average: 29.8°C, versus 29.9°C in the prior seven days.
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 Placencia, typical monthly averages range from about 27.0°C (80.6°F) in January to 31.3°C (88.3°F) in September.
Over the past 30 days, the average sea temperature in Placencia has been 30.7°C.
Historical baseline (full year)
Northern Hemisphere. Summer is generally June–August; winter is December–February.
Typical monthly sea-surface temperature near Placencia, calculated from hourly observations for 2023–2025. This is not this site's forecast archive.
| Month | Typical range | Average |
|---|---|---|
| January | 26.7–27.6°C | 27.0°C / 80.6°F |
| February | 26.9–27.2°C | 27.1°C / 80.8°F |
| March | 28.3–29.5°C | 28.9°C / 84.0°F |
| April | 28.7–29.5°C | 29.0°C / 84.2°F |
| May | 30.2–31.1°C | 30.5°C / 86.9°F |
| June | 29.8–31.4°C | 30.8°C / 87.4°F |
| July | 30.1–30.3°C | 30.2°C / 86.4°F |
| August | 30.9–31.1°C | 31.0°C / 87.8°F |
| September | 30.5–31.8°C | 31.3°C / 88.3°F |
| October | 30.2–31.1°C | 30.6°C / 87.1°F |
| November | 28.2–28.9°C | 28.5°C / 83.3°F |
| December | 26.3–27.4°C | 27.0°C / 80.6°F |
Source: Open-Meteo Marine API, MeteoFrance sea-surface temperature dataset. Nearest sea grid cell (16.38, -88.37). 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.
Placencia in January
Typical January water temperature near Placencia is 27.0°C (80.6°F), with yearly monthly means from 26.7–27.6°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: warm water. Most people are comfortable in swimwear or a light rash guard.
Adjacent months: December 27.0°C · February 27.1°C.
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Placencia in February
Typical February water temperature near Placencia is 27.1°C (80.8°F), with yearly monthly means from 26.9–27.2°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: warm water. Most people are comfortable in swimwear or a light rash guard.
Adjacent months: January 27.0°C · March 28.9°C.
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Placencia in March
Typical March water temperature near Placencia is 28.9°C (84.0°F), with yearly monthly means from 28.3–29.5°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: very warm water. Swimwear is usually enough; a rash guard adds sun protection.
Adjacent months: February 27.1°C · April 29.0°C.
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Placencia in April
Typical April water temperature near Placencia is 29.0°C (84.2°F), with yearly monthly means from 28.7–29.5°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: very warm water. Swimwear is usually enough; a rash guard adds sun protection.
Adjacent months: March 28.9°C · May 30.5°C.
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Placencia in May
Typical May water temperature near Placencia is 30.5°C (86.9°F), with yearly monthly means from 30.2–31.1°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: very warm water. Swimwear is usually enough; a rash guard adds sun protection.
Adjacent months: April 29.0°C · June 30.8°C.
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Placencia in June
Typical June water temperature near Placencia is 30.8°C (87.4°F), with yearly monthly means from 29.8–31.4°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: very warm water. Swimwear is usually enough; a rash guard adds sun protection.
Adjacent months: May 30.5°C · July 30.2°C.
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Placencia in July
Typical July water temperature near Placencia is 30.2°C (86.4°F), with yearly monthly means from 30.1–30.3°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: very warm water. Swimwear is usually enough; a rash guard adds sun protection.
Adjacent months: June 30.8°C · August 31.0°C.
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Placencia in August
Typical August water temperature near Placencia is 31.0°C (87.8°F), with yearly monthly means from 30.9–31.1°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: very warm water. Swimwear is usually enough; a rash guard adds sun protection.
Adjacent months: July 30.2°C · September 31.3°C.
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Placencia in September
Typical September water temperature near Placencia is 31.3°C (88.3°F), with yearly monthly means from 30.5–31.8°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: very warm water. Swimwear is usually enough; a rash guard adds sun protection.
Adjacent months: August 31.0°C · October 30.6°C.
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Placencia in October
Typical October water temperature near Placencia is 30.6°C (87.1°F), with yearly monthly means from 30.2–31.1°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: very warm water. Swimwear is usually enough; a rash guard adds sun protection.
Adjacent months: September 31.3°C · November 28.5°C.
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Placencia in November
Typical November water temperature near Placencia is 28.5°C (83.3°F), with yearly monthly means from 28.2–28.9°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: very warm water. Swimwear is usually enough; a rash guard adds sun protection.
Adjacent months: October 30.6°C · December 27.0°C.
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Placencia in December
Typical December water temperature near Placencia is 27.0°C (80.6°F), with yearly monthly means from 26.3–27.4°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: warm water. Most people are comfortable in swimwear or a light rash guard.
Adjacent months: November 28.5°C · January 27.0°C.
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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 | 30.4°C / 86.7°F | 31.0°C / 87.7°F | 31.5°C / 88.7°F |
| October | 29.3°C / 84.7°F | 30.7°C / 87.3°F | 31.9°C / 89.4°F |
| November | 29.6°C / 85.3°F | 29.9°C / 85.9°F | 30.2°C / 86.4°F |
Partial coverage: 3 calendar months with records. Profile calculated from 1155 hourly forecast records across 3 monthly periods. This is a growing archive, not a long-term climate normal.
About the water at Placencia
Southern Belize peninsula gateway to Laughing Bird Caye and Silk Caye reef snorkeling.
- Area
- Stann Creek
Placencia Water Temperature: Common Questions
What is the water temperature in Placencia today?
The current sea surface temperature near Placencia is 29.6°C (85.3°F). Over the last 30 days, the average has been 30.7°C.
When is the water warmest in Placencia?
The water is typically warmest in September, at around 31.3°C (88.3°F) in the 2023–2025 historical baseline.
When is the water coldest in Placencia?
The water is typically coldest in January, at around 27.0°C (80.6°F) in the same historical baseline.
Can you swim in Placencia today?
At 29.6°C, the water is usually comfortable for swimming and snorkeling.
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