INSTRUMENT / SEA TEMPERATURE
Puerto Morelos Water Temperature
Updated Sun 12:18 (America/Cancun)
Mexico · Forecast updated Nov 1, 2026, 12:18 UTC
Current Sea Temperature
29.3°C
84.7°F
Very warm water
Valid Nov 1, 2026, 12:18 (America/Cancun). Source: stored Open-Meteo marine forecast. Temperature is not a safety rating or snorkel score.
Versus this month's average
0.3°C above
The typical November average is 29.0°C (84.2°F) from the historical baseline.
Recent trend
Cooling by 0.3°C
Seven-day average: 29.4°C, versus 29.7°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 Puerto Morelos, typical monthly averages range from about 27.2°C (81.0°F) in February to 30.3°C (86.5°F) in September.
Over the past 30 days, the average sea temperature in Puerto Morelos has been 29.7°C.
Historical baseline (full year)
Northern Hemisphere. Summer is generally June–August; winter is December–February.
Typical monthly sea-surface temperature near Puerto Morelos, calculated from hourly observations for 2023–2025. This is not this site's forecast archive.
| Month | Typical range | Average |
|---|---|---|
| January | 27.0–27.6°C | 27.4°C / 81.3°F |
| February | 27.1–27.3°C | 27.2°C / 81.0°F |
| March | 27.2–27.7°C | 27.5°C / 81.5°F |
| April | 27.7–28.1°C | 27.9°C / 82.2°F |
| May | 28.7–29.1°C | 28.8°C / 83.8°F |
| June | 29.3–29.8°C | 29.6°C / 85.3°F |
| July | 29.5–29.8°C | 29.7°C / 85.5°F |
| August | 30.0–30.4°C | 30.2°C / 86.4°F |
| September | 30.1–30.5°C | 30.3°C / 86.5°F |
| October | 29.6–30.3°C | 30.0°C / 86.0°F |
| November | 28.9–29.0°C | 29.0°C / 84.2°F |
| December | 27.7–28.3°C | 28.1°C / 82.6°F |
Source: Open-Meteo Marine API, MeteoFrance sea-surface temperature dataset. Nearest sea grid cell (20.79, -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.
Puerto Morelos in January
Typical January water temperature near Puerto Morelos is 27.4°C (81.3°F), with yearly monthly means from 27.0–27.6°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: warm water. Most people are comfortable in swimwear or a light rash guard.
Adjacent months: December 28.1°C · February 27.2°C.
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Puerto Morelos in February
Typical February water temperature near Puerto Morelos is 27.2°C (81.0°F), with yearly monthly means from 27.1–27.3°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: warm water. Most people are comfortable in swimwear or a light rash guard.
Adjacent months: January 27.4°C · March 27.5°C.
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Puerto Morelos in March
Typical March water temperature near Puerto Morelos is 27.5°C (81.5°F), with yearly monthly means from 27.2–27.7°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: warm water. Most people are comfortable in swimwear or a light rash guard.
Adjacent months: February 27.2°C · April 27.9°C.
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Puerto Morelos in April
Typical April water temperature near Puerto Morelos is 27.9°C (82.2°F), with yearly monthly means from 27.7–28.1°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: warm water. Most people are comfortable in swimwear or a light rash guard.
Adjacent months: March 27.5°C · May 28.8°C.
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Puerto Morelos in May
Typical May water temperature near Puerto Morelos is 28.8°C (83.8°F), with yearly monthly means from 28.7–29.1°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: very warm water. Swimwear is usually enough; a rash guard adds sun protection.
Adjacent months: April 27.9°C · June 29.6°C.
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Puerto Morelos in June
Typical June water temperature near Puerto Morelos is 29.6°C (85.3°F), with yearly monthly means from 29.3–29.8°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: very warm water. Swimwear is usually enough; a rash guard adds sun protection.
Adjacent months: May 28.8°C · July 29.7°C.
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Puerto Morelos in July
Typical July water temperature near Puerto Morelos is 29.7°C (85.5°F), with yearly monthly means from 29.5–29.8°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: very warm water. Swimwear is usually enough; a rash guard adds sun protection.
Adjacent months: June 29.6°C · August 30.2°C.
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Puerto Morelos in August
Typical August water temperature near Puerto Morelos is 30.2°C (86.4°F), with yearly monthly means from 30.0–30.4°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: very warm water. Swimwear is usually enough; a rash guard adds sun protection.
Adjacent months: July 29.7°C · September 30.3°C.
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Puerto Morelos in September
Typical September water temperature near Puerto Morelos is 30.3°C (86.5°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 30.2°C · October 30.0°C.
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Puerto Morelos in October
Typical October water temperature near Puerto Morelos is 30.0°C (86.0°F), with yearly monthly means from 29.6–30.3°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: very warm water. Swimwear is usually enough; a rash guard adds sun protection.
Adjacent months: September 30.3°C · November 29.0°C.
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Puerto Morelos in November
Typical November water temperature near Puerto Morelos is 29.0°C (84.2°F), with yearly monthly means from 28.9–29.0°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: very warm water. Swimwear is usually enough; a rash guard adds sun protection.
Adjacent months: October 30.0°C · December 28.1°C.
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Puerto Morelos in December
Typical December water temperature near Puerto Morelos is 28.1°C (82.6°F), with yearly monthly means from 27.7–28.3°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: very warm water. Swimwear is usually enough; a rash guard adds sun protection.
Adjacent months: November 29.0°C · January 27.4°C.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| September | 30.0°C / 86.0°F | 30.2°C / 86.3°F | 30.4°C / 86.7°F |
| October | 29.1°C / 84.4°F | 29.7°C / 85.4°F | 30.1°C / 86.2°F |
| November | 29.2°C / 84.6°F | 29.4°C / 85.0°F | 29.7°C / 85.5°F |
Partial coverage: 3 calendar months with records. Profile calculated from 1155 hourly forecast records across 3 monthly periods. This is a growing archive, not a long-term climate normal.
About the water at Puerto Morelos
Town between Cancun and Playa del Carmen with a marked marine-park reef close to shore.
- Area
- Quintana Roo
Puerto Morelos Water Temperature: Common Questions
What is the water temperature in Puerto Morelos today?
The current sea surface temperature near Puerto Morelos is 29.3°C (84.7°F). Over the last 30 days, the average has been 29.7°C.
When is the water warmest in Puerto Morelos?
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 Puerto Morelos?
The water is typically coldest in February, at around 27.2°C (81.0°F) in the same historical baseline.
Can you swim in Puerto Morelos today?
At 29.3°C, the water is usually comfortable for swimming and snorkeling.
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