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Water temperature in Cancun (QR) in October

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Is it warm enough to swim in Cancun in October? Average water temperature in Cancun in October is 84.7°F and therefore suitable for comfortable swimming. The warmest sea in Cancun in October is 87.6°F, and the coldest is 81.7°F. Average high air temperature in Cancun in October is 89°F, and average low temperature is 74°F. To find out the sea temperature today and in the coming days, go to Current sea temperature in Cancun

Changes water temperature in Cancun in October 2024, 2023

To get an accurate forecast for the water temperature in Cancun for any chosen month, compare two years within a 10 year range using the chart below. In addition to the sea water temperature in Cancun, the selected years in the table also show the values of the maximum and minimum temperatures on each of the days of October.

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Day 2024 2023 Min Max
October 185.8°F86.7°F84°F86.7°F
October 286.5°F86.7°F83.8°F86.7°F
October 386.5°F86.5°F83.7°F86.5°F
October 486.4°F86.7°F83.8°F86.7°F
October 586°F86.9°F83.1°F86.9°F
October 686.4°F86.7°F83.5°F86.7°F
October 786.2°F86.9°F83.5°F86.9°F
October 886°F86.9°F82.4°F86.9°F
October 985.8°F87.1°F81.7°F87.1°F
October 1085.6°F86.7°F82.9°F86.7°F
October 1185.3°F87.1°F83.1°F87.1°F
October 1285.5°F87.6°F83.1°F87.6°F
October 1384.9°F87.3°F83.1°F87.3°F
October 1485.5°F87.4°F83.1°F87.4°F
October 1585.5°F87.3°F82.9°F87.3°F
Day 2024 2023 Min Max
October 1685.6°F86.9°F83.3°F86.9°F
October 1785.1°F86.4°F83.3°F86.4°F
October 1885.6°F85.6°F82.9°F85.6°F
October 1985.6°F85.8°F83.3°F85.8°F
October 2084.4°F85.5°F83.3°F85.5°F
October 2184.6°F85.5°F83.3°F85.6°F
October 2284.7°F85.3°F83.1°F85.5°F
October 2385.1°F85.3°F82.8°F85.3°F
October 2484.7°F85.1°F82.8°F85.5°F
October 2584.9°F85.6°F82.6°F85.6°F
October 2684.7°F85.6°F82.4°F85.6°F
October 2784.4°F85.6°F82.2°F85.6°F
October 2883.7°F85.6°F82.2°F85.6°F
October 2983.7°F85.5°F82.6°F85.5°F
October 3083.7°F85.5°F82.8°F85.5°F
October 3184.6°F85.5°F82.2°F85.5°F
Cancun water temp chart in October

Average water temperature in Cancun in October over a decade

20152016201720182019
84.9°F85.1°F84.7°F84.4°F85.5°F
20202021202220232024
84.9°F85.3°F84.6°F86.2°F85.3°F

Cancun sea state in October

Chart comparing the height of waves in Cancun in October over the past years. The red line indicates the height of the waves when swimming in the sea is prohibited. To view the current sea conditions, click on the graph.

Waves height in Cancun in October

Weather and climate in Cancun in October

This data display average monthly climate indicators in Cancun in October based on our historical weather readings over a period of ten years. In addition to temperature, we include data on the number of rainy and sunny days so you can have all the information about your destination before your trip

  • Average HIGH temperature89°F
  • Average LOW temperature74°F
  • Average rainfall days16 days
  • Average rainfall272mm/10.7''
  • Average daylight12h
  • Average sunshine7h
  • Average UV index9

Cancun water temperature during other months:

You can also view information about water temperature for other months by clicking on the month button below

Where is the warm sea water in October?

Want to know where the water temperature in October is good for swimming? Select the continent of interest, the day of the month and the required water temperature

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Temperature in neighboring cities

The nearest locations with the average water temperature in October. In addition, the maximum and minimum water temperatures for that month, recorded over the last decade, are shown

AvrMinMax
Isla Mujeres84.2°F81.7°F86.9°F
Playa Norte84.2°F81.7°F86.9°F
Playa mujeres84°F81.5°F86.9°F
Isla Blanca83.8°F81.1°F86.9°F
Isla Contoy83.7°F80.8°F86.4°F
Puerto Morelos84.6°F82.2°F87.3°F
Riviera Maya84.7°F81.9°F87.3°F
Costa Mujeres83.5°F80.4°F87.1°F
Punta Maroma84.6°F82.2°F87.1°F
Mayakoba at Playa del Carmen84.6°F82°F87.1°F

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