The climate in Cancún during October can be summarized as hot, humid and wet.
October is in the fall / autumn in Cancún and is typically the 6th 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.
Daytime temperature | 30.3°C 86.5°F |
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Nightly temperature | 21.8°C 71.2°F |
Average temperature | 26°C 78.8°F |
Daily sunshine | 7 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 185 mm 7.3 ins |
Rainy days | 12 days |
Sea temperature | 28.6°C 83.4°F |
Humidity | 84% |
Windspeed | 9.4kph 6 mph |
On average October is the 2nd 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.
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Cancún in October 2025.
Best places to visit in October
Hottest month: | August | 32.5°C 90.5°F |
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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 |