Bayahibe Water Temperature
Updated Tue 10:09 (America/Santo_Domingo)
Dominican Republic · Forecast updated Sep 22, 2026, 10:09 UTC
Current Sea Temperature
29.7°C
85.5°F
Very warm water
Valid Sep 22, 2026, 10:09 (America/Santo_Domingo). Source: stored Open-Meteo marine forecast. Temperature is not a safety rating or snorkel score.
Versus this month's average
0.6°C below
The typical September average is 30.3°C (86.5°F) from the historical baseline.
Recent trend
Holding fairly steady
Seven-day average: 29.9°C, versus 30.0°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 Bayahibe, typical monthly averages range from about 26.7°C (80.1°F) in February to 30.3°C (86.5°F) in September.
Over the past 30 days, the average sea temperature in Bayahibe has been 29.9°C.
Historical baseline (full year)
Northern Hemisphere. Summer is generally June–August; winter is December–February.
Typical monthly sea-surface temperature near Bayahibe, calculated from hourly observations for 2023–2025. This is not this site's forecast archive.
| Month | Typical range | Average |
|---|---|---|
| January | 26.6–27.8°C | 27.4°C / 81.3°F |
| February | 26.2–27.1°C | 26.7°C / 80.1°F |
| March | 26.5–27.4°C | 27.1°C / 80.8°F |
| April | 27.3–28.0°C | 27.6°C / 81.7°F |
| May | 28.2–29.1°C | 28.6°C / 83.5°F |
| June | 28.7–29.8°C | 29.3°C / 84.7°F |
| July | 29.0–29.9°C | 29.5°C / 85.1°F |
| August | 29.7–30.1°C | 29.9°C / 85.8°F |
| September | 30.2–30.4°C | 30.3°C / 86.5°F |
| October | 30.0–30.5°C | 30.3°C / 86.5°F |
| November | 29.0–29.5°C | 29.3°C / 84.7°F |
| December | 28.1–28.5°C | 28.3°C / 82.9°F |
Source: Open-Meteo Marine API, MeteoFrance sea-surface temperature dataset. Nearest sea grid cell (18.38, -68.87). 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.
Bayahibe in January
Typical January water temperature near Bayahibe is 27.4°C (81.3°F), with yearly monthly means from 26.6–27.8°C.
Bayahibe in February
Typical February water temperature near Bayahibe is 26.7°C (80.1°F), with yearly monthly means from 26.2–27.1°C.
Bayahibe in March
Typical March water temperature near Bayahibe is 27.1°C (80.8°F), with yearly monthly means from 26.5–27.4°C.
Bayahibe in April
Typical April water temperature near Bayahibe is 27.6°C (81.7°F), with yearly monthly means from 27.3–28.0°C.
Bayahibe in May
Typical May water temperature near Bayahibe is 28.6°C (83.5°F), with yearly monthly means from 28.2–29.1°C.
Bayahibe in June
Typical June water temperature near Bayahibe is 29.3°C (84.7°F), with yearly monthly means from 28.7–29.8°C.
Bayahibe in July
Typical July water temperature near Bayahibe is 29.5°C (85.1°F), with yearly monthly means from 29.0–29.9°C.
Bayahibe in August
Typical August water temperature near Bayahibe is 29.9°C (85.8°F), with yearly monthly means from 29.7–30.1°C.
Bayahibe in September
Typical September water temperature near Bayahibe is 30.3°C (86.5°F), with yearly monthly means from 30.2–30.4°C.
Bayahibe in October
Typical October water temperature near Bayahibe is 30.3°C (86.5°F), with yearly monthly means from 30.0–30.5°C.
Bayahibe in November
Typical November water temperature near Bayahibe is 29.3°C (84.7°F), with yearly monthly means from 29.0–29.5°C.
Bayahibe in December
Typical December water temperature near Bayahibe is 28.3°C (82.9°F), with yearly monthly means from 28.1–28.5°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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| June | 28.7°C / 83.7°F | 29.0°C / 84.3°F | 29.6°C / 85.3°F |
| July | 28.5°C / 83.3°F | 29.4°C / 84.8°F | 30.0°C / 86.0°F |
| August | 28.9°C / 84.0°F | 29.5°C / 85.2°F | 30.5°C / 86.9°F |
| September | 29.6°C / 85.3°F | 30.0°C / 86.0°F | 30.5°C / 86.9°F |
Partial coverage: 4 calendar months with records. Profile calculated from 2731 hourly forecast records across 4 monthly periods. This is a growing archive, not a long-term climate normal.
About the water at Bayahibe
Launch point for Catalina Island's wall and shallow coral gardens.
- Area
- La Altagracia
Bayahibe Water Temperature: Common Questions
What is the water temperature in Bayahibe today?
The current sea surface temperature near Bayahibe is 29.7°C (85.5°F). Over the last 30 days, the average has been 29.9°C.
When is the water warmest in Bayahibe?
The water is typically warmest in September, at around 30.3°C (86.5°F) in the 2023–2025 historical baseline.
When is the water coldest in Bayahibe?
The water is typically coldest in February, at around 26.7°C (80.1°F) in the same historical baseline.
Can you swim in Bayahibe today?
At 29.7°C, the water is usually comfortable for swimming and snorkeling.
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