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Guatemala — Sea Water Temperature and Annual Ranges

Up-to-date sea water temperatures for the coasts of Guatemala. Learn about today’s conditions, monthly averages, and how the surrounding seas and oceans vary by season. We find every place where you can swim and show you the water temperature there today and throughout the year.

Guatemala
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Sea Water Temperature Along the Coast

29.6°C
minimum
30.3°C
average
30.9°C
maximum
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Chart of Average Temperature Changes Over the Last 60 Days

From April 8 to June 8

Places with the Warmest Sea Water Today

31°C
Tecojate
31°C
Champerico
31°C
Tulate
31°C
El Paredon
31°C
Iztapa
31°C
Livingston
31°C
El Conacaste
31°C
Puerto Barrios
31°C
Monterrico
30°C
Puerto San Jose
30°C
Punta de Palma

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Water Temperature Trends

Guatemala’s coastal waters remain warm year‑round, making swimming a common activity on both the Pacific and Caribbean shores. On the Pacific coast, sea temperatures typically range from about 25–30 °C (77–86 °F) across the year, with the coolest values in the dry season (roughly November–February) and the warmest in the wet season (May–October). The Caribbean coast of Guatemala is similarly warm, usually around 26–29 °C (79–84 °F), with only modest seasonal variation. Short-term fluctuations occur with weather systems: tropical waves, storms and the local upwelling can briefly lower surface temperatures, while extended sunny spells during the rainy season can push them higher.

Swimming Conditions

Swimming is widely allowed and practiced at many beaches, and the temperate sea makes ordinary bathing, snorkeling and recreational swimming comfortable for most visitors. However, local conditions influence safety and water quality: strong rip currents and undertows can develop, especially on the open Pacific beaches, and stormy periods during the June–November hurricane season increase hazards and may prompt temporary closures. Near river mouths, harbors and some populated stretches, runoff can degrade water quality after heavy rains, so authorities or beach operators may advise against swimming at those times. Many popular tourist beaches and coastal communities post warnings and lifeguard presence varies, so checking local advisories and observing posted signs is recommended before entering the water.