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When is the best time to visit Cancun?
In general the best time to visit Cancun is probably August, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are July, August, September, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
But ultimately the best time to visit depends on what you want to do:
- The best time for a sun tanning holiday is July, August, September. Average maximum temperatures are up to +86°F in August and it has 0 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during January - December.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is September, October, November with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Cancun in different months
This is the average weather in Cancun for each month based on historic data:
February, March, April usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +82°F during April.
In January, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December the weather is average. Expect around 204 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 170 mm in September.
Climate in Cancun
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Cancun for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +86°F | +88°F | +88°F | +90°F | +93°F | +97°F | +91°F | +97°F | +91°F | +91°F | +88°F | +86°F |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +77°F | +79°F | +81°F | +82°F | +84°F | +84°F | +84°F | +86°F | +84°F | +82°F | +81°F | +79°F |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +55°F | +55°F | +48°F | +59°F | +59°F | +72°F | +72°F | +72°F | +72°F | +59°F | +57°F | +54°F |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| +80°F | +80°F | +80°F | +81°F | +83°F | +84°F | +86°F | +87°F | +86°F | +86°F | +82°F | +80°F |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 78 | 77 | 75 | 75 | 77 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 82 | 82 | 80 | 79 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 56 | 36 | 32 | 32 | 84 | 164 | 103 | 123 | 170 | 160 | 77 | 65 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 10 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 9 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 19 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 21 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 20 | 19 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Cancun during the whole year:
The hottest month in Cancun is August with average maximum temperature going up to +86°F. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +72°F.
Water temperature
Here are the water temperatures in Cancun during the whole year:
Cancun achieves its warmest water temperature in August, where the average sea temperature goes up to +85°F. Coldest water temperature is in January with +78°F in average.
When can you swim in Cancun?
You can swim in Cancun from January to December:
- In June - October the water is very warm (82°F);
- In January - December the water is warm (77°F - 82°F);
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Cancun looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Cancun is October with average humidity going up to 82%. The least humid month is March with an average humidity of 75%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Cancun during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is February with approximately 3 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 36 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is September with approximately 26 rainy days and 170 mm of total precipitation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Cancun:
What is the hottest month in Cancun?
The hottest month in Cancun is August with average maximum temperature of +86°F.
What is the coldest month in Cancun?
The coldest month in Cancun is January with minimum temperatures of +72°F.
Is Cancun worth visiting in winter?
Winter in Cancun could be a good time to visit, as the weather is generally ok.
When does it rain the least in Cancun?
if you're looking to visit Cancun when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for September, June, October. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being March with only 32 mm of rain.
Other cities in Mexico
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Monthly weather in Cancun
Source of the data
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Cancun, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.