INSTRUMENT / SEA TEMPERATURE
Pigeon Island - Cousteau Water Temperature
Updated Sun 15:58 (America/Guadeloupe)
Guadeloupe · Forecast updated Nov 8, 2026, 15:58 UTC
Current Sea Temperature
29.6°C
85.3°F
Very warm water
Valid Nov 8, 2026, 15:58 (America/Guadeloupe). Source: stored Open-Meteo marine forecast. Temperature is not a safety rating or snorkel score.
Versus this month's average
Close to average
The typical November average is 29.4°C (84.9°F) from the historical baseline.
Recent trend
Holding fairly steady
Seven-day average: 29.9°C, versus 30.1°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 Pigeon Island - Cousteau, typical monthly averages range from about 26.9°C (80.4°F) in February to 30.4°C (86.7°F) in September.
Over the past 30 days, the average sea temperature in Pigeon Island - Cousteau 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 Pigeon Island - Cousteau, calculated from hourly observations for 2023–2025. This is not this site's forecast archive.
| Month | Typical range | Average |
|---|---|---|
| January | 27.0–28.0°C | 27.6°C / 81.7°F |
| February | 26.4–27.4°C | 26.9°C / 80.4°F |
| March | 26.5–27.9°C | 27.4°C / 81.3°F |
| April | 27.2–28.7°C | 27.9°C / 82.2°F |
| May | 28.5–29.5°C | 28.9°C / 84.0°F |
| June | 28.6–29.8°C | 29.2°C / 84.6°F |
| July | 28.9–29.7°C | 29.4°C / 84.9°F |
| August | 29.5–30.0°C | 29.8°C / 85.6°F |
| September | 30.1–30.5°C | 30.4°C / 86.7°F |
| October | 29.8–30.5°C | 30.2°C / 86.4°F |
| November | 29.0–30.0°C | 29.4°C / 84.9°F |
| December | 28.0–29.0°C | 28.4°C / 83.1°F |
Source: Open-Meteo Marine API, MeteoFrance sea-surface temperature dataset. Nearest sea grid cell (16.21, -61.79). 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.
Pigeon Island - Cousteau in January
Typical January water temperature near Pigeon Island - Cousteau is 27.6°C (81.7°F), with yearly monthly means from 27.0–28.0°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: warm water. Most people are comfortable in swimwear or a light rash guard.
Adjacent months: December 28.4°C · February 26.9°C.
Pigeon Island - Cousteau in February
Typical February water temperature near Pigeon Island - Cousteau is 26.9°C (80.4°F), with yearly monthly means from 26.4–27.4°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: warm water. Most people are comfortable in swimwear or a light rash guard.
Adjacent months: January 27.6°C · March 27.4°C.
Pigeon Island - Cousteau in March
Typical March water temperature near Pigeon Island - Cousteau is 27.4°C (81.3°F), with yearly monthly means from 26.5–27.9°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: warm water. Most people are comfortable in swimwear or a light rash guard.
Adjacent months: February 26.9°C · April 27.9°C.
Pigeon Island - Cousteau in April
Typical April water temperature near Pigeon Island - Cousteau is 27.9°C (82.2°F), with yearly monthly means from 27.2–28.7°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: warm water. Most people are comfortable in swimwear or a light rash guard.
Adjacent months: March 27.4°C · May 28.9°C.
Pigeon Island - Cousteau in May
Typical May water temperature near Pigeon Island - Cousteau is 28.9°C (84.0°F), with yearly monthly means from 28.5–29.5°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: very warm water. Swimwear is usually enough; a rash guard adds sun protection.
Adjacent months: April 27.9°C · June 29.2°C.
Pigeon Island - Cousteau in June
Typical June water temperature near Pigeon Island - Cousteau is 29.2°C (84.6°F), with yearly monthly means from 28.6–29.8°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: very warm water. Swimwear is usually enough; a rash guard adds sun protection.
Adjacent months: May 28.9°C · July 29.4°C.
Pigeon Island - Cousteau in July
Typical July water temperature near Pigeon Island - Cousteau is 29.4°C (84.9°F), with yearly monthly means from 28.9–29.7°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: very warm water. Swimwear is usually enough; a rash guard adds sun protection.
Adjacent months: June 29.2°C · August 29.8°C.
Pigeon Island - Cousteau in August
Typical August water temperature near Pigeon Island - Cousteau is 29.8°C (85.6°F), with yearly monthly means from 29.5–30.0°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: very warm water. Swimwear is usually enough; a rash guard adds sun protection.
Adjacent months: July 29.4°C · September 30.4°C.
Pigeon Island - Cousteau in September
Typical September water temperature near Pigeon Island - Cousteau is 30.4°C (86.7°F), with yearly monthly means from 30.1–30.5°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: very warm water. Swimwear is usually enough; a rash guard adds sun protection.
Adjacent months: August 29.8°C · October 30.2°C.
Pigeon Island - Cousteau in October
Typical October water temperature near Pigeon Island - Cousteau is 30.2°C (86.4°F), with yearly monthly means from 29.8–30.5°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: very warm water. Swimwear is usually enough; a rash guard adds sun protection.
Adjacent months: September 30.4°C · November 29.4°C.
Pigeon Island - Cousteau in November
Typical November water temperature near Pigeon Island - Cousteau is 29.4°C (84.9°F), with yearly monthly means from 29.0–30.0°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: very warm water. Swimwear is usually enough; a rash guard adds sun protection.
Adjacent months: October 30.2°C · December 28.4°C.
Pigeon Island - Cousteau in December
Typical December water temperature near Pigeon Island - Cousteau is 28.4°C (83.1°F), with yearly monthly means from 28.0–29.0°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: very warm water. Swimwear is usually enough; a rash guard adds sun protection.
Adjacent months: November 29.4°C · January 27.6°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 | 28.0°C / 82.4°F | 28.7°C / 83.7°F | 29.8°C / 85.6°F |
| July | 28.4°C / 83.1°F | 29.1°C / 84.3°F | 30.0°C / 86.0°F |
| August | 28.7°C / 83.7°F | 29.5°C / 85.1°F | 30.5°C / 86.9°F |
| September | 29.2°C / 84.6°F | 29.9°C / 85.8°F | 30.7°C / 87.3°F |
| October | 29.3°C / 84.7°F | 29.9°C / 85.9°F | 30.7°C / 87.3°F |
| November | 29.5°C / 85.1°F | 29.8°C / 85.7°F | 30.6°C / 87.1°F |
Partial coverage: 6 calendar months with records. Profile calculated from 3864 hourly forecast records across 6 monthly periods. This is a growing archive, not a long-term climate normal.
About the water at Pigeon Island - Cousteau
Jacques Cousteau reserve with reef and turtles in clear protected water.
- Area
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Pigeon Island - Cousteau Water Temperature: Common Questions
What is the water temperature in Pigeon Island - Cousteau today?
The current sea surface temperature near Pigeon Island - Cousteau is 29.6°C (85.3°F). Over the last 30 days, the average has been 29.9°C.
When is the water warmest in Pigeon Island - Cousteau?
The water is typically warmest in September, at around 30.4°C (86.7°F) in the 2023–2025 historical baseline.
When is the water coldest in Pigeon Island - Cousteau?
The water is typically coldest in February, at around 26.9°C (80.4°F) in the same historical baseline.
Can you swim in Pigeon Island - Cousteau today?
At 29.6°C, the water is usually comfortable for swimming and snorkeling.
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