Negril Water Temperature
Updated Fri 01:43 (America/Jamaica)
Jamaica · Forecast updated Sep 25, 2026, 01:43 UTC
Current Sea Temperature
30.5°C
86.9°F
Very warm water
Valid Sep 25, 2026, 01:43 (America/Jamaica). 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 31.0°C (87.8°F) from the historical baseline.
Recent trend
Holding fairly steady
Seven-day average: 30.1°C, versus 30.2°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 or replace the snorkel forecast.
Typical Sea Temperature Over the Year
In the historical baseline for Negril, typical monthly averages range from about 27.4°C (81.3°F) in February to 31.0°C (87.8°F) in September.
Over the past 30 days, the average sea temperature in Negril has been 30.5°C.
Historical baseline (full year)
Northern Hemisphere. Summer is generally June–August; winter is December–February.
Typical monthly sea-surface temperature near Negril, calculated from hourly observations for 2023–2025. This is not this site's forecast archive.
| Month | Typical range | Average |
|---|---|---|
| January | 27.8–28.2°C | 28.0°C / 82.4°F |
| February | 27.4–27.4°C | 27.4°C / 81.3°F |
| March | 27.4–28.4°C | 28.0°C / 82.4°F |
| April | 28.3–28.9°C | 28.6°C / 83.5°F |
| May | 29.4–29.9°C | 29.6°C / 85.3°F |
| June | 29.6–29.8°C | 29.7°C / 85.5°F |
| July | 29.7–30.1°C | 30.0°C / 86.0°F |
| August | 30.5–30.7°C | 30.6°C / 87.1°F |
| September | 30.8–31.3°C | 31.0°C / 87.8°F |
| October | 30.5–31.2°C | 30.8°C / 87.4°F |
| November | 29.4–30.0°C | 29.7°C / 85.5°F |
| December | 28.6–29.1°C | 28.8°C / 83.8°F |
Source: Open-Meteo Marine API, MeteoFrance sea-surface temperature dataset. Nearest sea grid cell (18.29, -78.37). 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.
Negril in January
Typical January water temperature near Negril is 28.0°C (82.4°F), with yearly monthly means from 27.8–28.2°C.
Negril in February
Typical February water temperature near Negril is 27.4°C (81.3°F), with yearly monthly means from 27.4–27.4°C.
Negril in March
Typical March water temperature near Negril is 28.0°C (82.4°F), with yearly monthly means from 27.4–28.4°C.
Negril in April
Typical April water temperature near Negril is 28.6°C (83.5°F), with yearly monthly means from 28.3–28.9°C.
Negril in May
Typical May water temperature near Negril is 29.6°C (85.3°F), with yearly monthly means from 29.4–29.9°C.
Negril in June
Typical June water temperature near Negril is 29.7°C (85.5°F), with yearly monthly means from 29.6–29.8°C.
Negril in July
Typical July water temperature near Negril is 30.0°C (86.0°F), with yearly monthly means from 29.7–30.1°C.
Negril in August
Typical August water temperature near Negril is 30.6°C (87.1°F), with yearly monthly means from 30.5–30.7°C.
Negril in September
Typical September water temperature near Negril is 31.0°C (87.8°F), with yearly monthly means from 30.8–31.3°C.
Negril in October
Typical October water temperature near Negril is 30.8°C (87.4°F), with yearly monthly means from 30.5–31.2°C.
Negril in November
Typical November water temperature near Negril is 29.7°C (85.5°F), with yearly monthly means from 29.4–30.0°C.
Negril in December
Typical December water temperature near Negril is 28.8°C (83.8°F), with yearly monthly means from 28.6–29.1°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 | 28.6°C / 83.5°F | 29.4°C / 85.0°F | 30.3°C / 86.5°F |
| July | 29.1°C / 84.4°F | 30.0°C / 86.0°F | 30.8°C / 87.4°F |
| August | 29.5°C / 85.1°F | 30.5°C / 86.9°F | 31.8°C / 89.2°F |
| September | 29.2°C / 84.6°F | 30.4°C / 86.7°F | 31.5°C / 88.7°F |
Partial coverage: 4 calendar months with records. Profile calculated from 2794 hourly forecast records across 4 monthly periods. This is a growing archive, not a long-term climate normal.
About the water at Negril
Seven Mile Beach with offshore reefs and clear west-coast water.
- Area
- Westmoreland
Negril Water Temperature: Common Questions
What is the water temperature in Negril today?
The current sea surface temperature near Negril is 30.5°C (86.9°F). Over the last 30 days, the average has been 30.5°C.
When is the water warmest in Negril?
The water is typically warmest in September, at around 31.0°C (87.8°F) in the 2023–2025 historical baseline.
When is the water coldest in Negril?
The water is typically coldest in February, at around 27.4°C (81.3°F) in the same historical baseline.
Can you swim in Negril today?
At 30.5°C, the water is usually comfortable for swimming and snorkeling.
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