When is the best time to go to Cancún

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Cancún, Mexico. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Cancún weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Cancún are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Cancún January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 66mm 6.9hrs 11.8hrs

The climate in Cancún during January can be summarized as warm, humid and reasonably dry.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Cancún, with some very good weather at this time of year.

January is in the winter in Cancún and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Cancún with around 66mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Cancún February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 54mm 7.3hrs 12.2hrs

February in Cancún is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being warm.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Cancún, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

February is in the winter in Cancún and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Cancún with around 54mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Cancún weather in February »

March

Cancún March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 36mm 7.9hrs 12.7hrs

The weather in March in Cancún is characteristically hot, humid and reasonably dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Cancún, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

March is in the spring in Cancún and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Cancún with around 36mm 1.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Cancún weather in March »

April

Cancún April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 42mm 8.5hrs 13.4hrs

Cancún's weather in April is typically hot, humid and reasonably dry in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Cancún.

April is in the spring in Cancún and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 21°C (69°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Cancún with around 42mm 1.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Cancún weather in April »

May

Cancún May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 108mm 8.5hrs 13.9hrs

May is a damp, humid month in Cancún and the temperature is generally hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Cancún for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

May is in the spring in Cancún and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Cancún with around 108mm 4.3 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Cancún weather in May »

June

Cancún June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 183mm 7.5hrs 11.8hrs

June in Cancún is generally wet with the temperature being hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Cancún for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

June is in the summer in Cancún and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Cancún with around 183mm 7.2 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Cancún weather in June »

July

Cancún July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 129mm 7.6hrs 12.2hrs

July in Cancún is generally wet with the temperature being hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Cancún for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

July is in the summer in Cancún and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Cancún with around 129mm 5.1 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Cancún weather in July »

August

Cancún August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 149mm 7.6hrs 12.7hrs

The weather in August in Cancún is characteristically hot, humid and wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Cancún for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

August is in the summer in Cancún and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Cancún with around 149mm 5.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Cancún weather in August »

September

Cancún September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 224mm 6.7hrs 13.4hrs

Cancún's weather in September is typically hot, humid and very wet in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Cancún for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

September is in the fall / autumn in Cancún and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Cancún with around 224mm 8.8 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Cancún weather in September »

October

Cancún October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 185mm 7hrs 13.9hrs

October is a wet, humid month in Cancún and the temperature is generally hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Cancún for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

October is in the fall / autumn in Cancún and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (87°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Cancún with around 185mm 7.3 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day.

Cancún weather in October »

November

Cancún November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 85mm 6.8hrs 11.8hrs

Cancún's weather in November is typically hot, humid and a little damp in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Cancún, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

November is in the fall / autumn in Cancún and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 20°C (67°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Cancún with around 85mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Cancún weather in November »

December

Cancún December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 79mm 6.8hrs 12.2hrs

December in Cancún is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being hot.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Cancún, with some very good weather at this time of year.

December is in the winter in Cancún and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 18°C (65°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Cancún with around 79mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Cancún weather in December »

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Cancún weather statistics
Hottest month: August 32.5°C 90.5°F
Driest month: March 36mm 1.4ins
Sunniest month: April 8.5hrs
Coldest month: January 27.3°C 81.1°F
Wettest month: September 224mm 8.8ins
Warmest sea: August 29.2°C 84.6°F
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