Bocas del Toro Sea Temperature

Panama · Forecast updated Jul 15, 2026, 06:22 UTC

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Current Sea Temperature

29.5°C

85.1°F

Very warm water

Versus this month's average

0.3°C below

The July average in our archive is 29.8°C (85.6°F).

Recent trend

Holding fairly steady

Seven-day average: 29.7°C, versus 29.8°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 mean the sea is safe.

Sea Surface Temperature Over the Year

In the data collected for Bocas del Toro, monthly averages range from about 29.8°C (85.6°F) in July to 30.6°C (87.0°F) in June.

Over the past 30 days, the average sea temperature in Bocas del Toro has been 30.1°C.

Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Month Min Average Max
June 30.0°C / 86.0°F 30.6°C / 87.0°F 31.0°C / 87.8°F
July 29.4°C / 84.9°F 29.8°C / 85.6°F 30.3°C / 86.5°F

Profile calculated from 1071 hourly forecast records across 2 monthly periods. This is a growing archive, not a long-term climate normal.

About the water at Bocas del Toro

Caribbean archipelago with mangrove channels, starfish beaches and coral cays.

Area
Bocas del Toro

Bocas del Toro Water Temperature — Common Questions

What is the sea temperature in Bocas del Toro today?

The current sea surface temperature in Bocas del Toro is 29.5°C. Over the last 30 days, the average has been 30.1°C.

When is the water warmest in Bocas del Toro?

The warmest monthly average in the Bocas del Toro archive is June, at around 30.6°C (87.0°F).

When is the water coldest in Bocas del Toro?

The coldest monthly average in the archive is July, at around 29.8°C (85.6°F).

Can you swim in Bocas del Toro today?

Yes — at 29.5°C the water is warm enough for comfortable swimming and snorkeling.

Full Snorkeling Forecast

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