Utila Water Temperature
Updated Tue 14:53 (America/Tegucigalpa)
Honduras · Forecast updated Sep 22, 2026, 14:53 UTC
Current Sea Temperature
30.0°C
86.0°F
Very warm water
Valid Sep 22, 2026, 14:53 (America/Tegucigalpa). 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
Warming by 0.3°C
Seven-day average: 29.7°C, versus 29.5°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 Utila, typical monthly averages range from about 27.2°C (81.0°F) in February to 30.5°C (86.9°F) in September.
Over the past 30 days, the average sea temperature in Utila has been 29.5°C.
Historical baseline (full year)
Northern Hemisphere. Summer is generally June–August; winter is December–February.
Typical monthly sea-surface temperature near Utila, calculated from hourly observations for 2023–2025. This is not this site's forecast archive.
| Month | Typical range | Average |
|---|---|---|
| January | 27.1–27.8°C | 27.4°C / 81.3°F |
| February | 27.2–27.3°C | 27.2°C / 81.0°F |
| March | 27.6–28.1°C | 27.9°C / 82.2°F |
| April | 27.9–28.4°C | 28.1°C / 82.6°F |
| May | 28.6–29.3°C | 28.9°C / 84.0°F |
| June | 28.8–30.2°C | 29.6°C / 85.3°F |
| July | 28.9–29.4°C | 29.1°C / 84.4°F |
| August | 29.7–30.1°C | 29.9°C / 85.8°F |
| September | 30.1–30.8°C | 30.5°C / 86.9°F |
| October | 29.9–30.4°C | 30.1°C / 86.2°F |
| November | 28.5–28.9°C | 28.7°C / 83.7°F |
| December | 27.5–28.2°C | 28.0°C / 82.4°F |
Source: Open-Meteo Marine API, MeteoFrance sea-surface temperature dataset. Nearest sea grid cell (16.13, -86.87). 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.
Utila in January
Typical January water temperature near Utila is 27.4°C (81.3°F), with yearly monthly means from 27.1–27.8°C.
Utila in February
Typical February water temperature near Utila is 27.2°C (81.0°F), with yearly monthly means from 27.2–27.3°C.
Utila in March
Typical March water temperature near Utila is 27.9°C (82.2°F), with yearly monthly means from 27.6–28.1°C.
Utila in April
Typical April water temperature near Utila is 28.1°C (82.6°F), with yearly monthly means from 27.9–28.4°C.
Utila in May
Typical May water temperature near Utila is 28.9°C (84.0°F), with yearly monthly means from 28.6–29.3°C.
Utila in June
Typical June water temperature near Utila is 29.6°C (85.3°F), with yearly monthly means from 28.8–30.2°C.
Utila in July
Typical July water temperature near Utila is 29.1°C (84.4°F), with yearly monthly means from 28.9–29.4°C.
Utila in August
Typical August water temperature near Utila is 29.9°C (85.8°F), with yearly monthly means from 29.7–30.1°C.
Utila in September
Typical September water temperature near Utila is 30.5°C (86.9°F), with yearly monthly means from 30.1–30.8°C.
Utila in October
Typical October water temperature near Utila is 30.1°C (86.2°F), with yearly monthly means from 29.9–30.4°C.
Utila in November
Typical November water temperature near Utila is 28.7°C (83.7°F), with yearly monthly means from 28.5–28.9°C.
Utila in December
Typical December water temperature near Utila is 28.0°C (82.4°F), with yearly monthly means from 27.5–28.2°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 | 28.2°C / 82.8°F | 29.4°C / 84.8°F | 30.6°C / 87.1°F |
| July | 27.9°C / 82.2°F | 28.6°C / 83.4°F | 29.4°C / 84.9°F |
| August | 28.5°C / 83.3°F | 29.1°C / 84.3°F | 29.7°C / 85.5°F |
| September | 29.0°C / 84.2°F | 29.7°C / 85.5°F | 30.5°C / 86.9°F |
Partial coverage: 4 calendar months with records. Profile calculated from 2735 hourly forecast records across 4 monthly periods. This is a growing archive, not a long-term climate normal.
About the water at Utila
Budget dive island with whale sharks and easy reef snorkeling from shore.
- Area
- Bay Islands
Utila Water Temperature: Common Questions
What is the water temperature in Utila today?
The current sea surface temperature near Utila is 30.0°C (86.0°F). Over the last 30 days, the average has been 29.5°C.
When is the water warmest in Utila?
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 Utila?
The water is typically coldest in February, at around 27.2°C (81.0°F) in the same historical baseline.
Can you swim in Utila today?
At 30.0°C, the water is usually comfortable for swimming and snorkeling.
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