Providencia Sea Temperature

Updated Sat 13:33 (America/Bogota)

Colombia · Forecast updated Aug 8, 2026, 13:33 UTC

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Current Sea Temperature

28.2°C

82.8°F

Very warm water

Versus this month's average

Close to average

The August average in our archive is 28.4°C (83.2°F).

Recent trend

Holding fairly steady

Seven-day average: 28.4°C, versus 28.2°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.

Sea Surface Temperature Over the Year

In the data collected for Providencia, monthly averages range from about 28.3°C (83.0°F) in July to 28.4°C (83.1°F) in June.

Over the past 30 days, the average sea temperature in Providencia has been 28.4°C.

Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Month Min Average Max
June 28.1°C / 82.6°F 28.4°C / 83.1°F 29.3°C / 84.7°F
July 28.0°C / 82.4°F 28.3°C / 83.0°F 28.6°C / 83.5°F
August 28.2°C / 82.8°F 28.4°C / 83.2°F 28.6°C / 83.5°F

Profile calculated from 1654 hourly forecast records across 3 monthly periods. This is a growing archive, not a long-term climate normal.

About the water at Providencia

Remote island backed by the third-largest barrier reef in the world.

Area
San Andrés

Providencia Water Temperature: Common Questions

What is the sea temperature in Providencia today?

The current sea surface temperature in Providencia is 28.2°C. Over the last 30 days, the average has been 28.4°C.

When is the water warmest in Providencia?

The warmest monthly average in the Providencia archive is June, at around 28.4°C (83.1°F).

When is the water coldest in Providencia?

The coldest monthly average in the archive is July, at around 28.3°C (83.0°F).

Can you swim in Providencia today?

At 28.2°C, the water is usually comfortable for swimming and snorkeling.

Full Snorkeling Forecast

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