🇲🇽 Cancún vs Chicago 🇺🇸

Cancún, Mexico vs Chicago, United States — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Cancún is the warmer of the two — about 17 degrees warmer on average across the year. Cancún is drier, with roughly 98 fewer rainy days a year.

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Climate at a glance

🇲🇽 Cancún🇺🇸 Chicago
Avg annual high
31°C
14°C
Hottest month
July · 34°C
July · 26°C
Coldest monthJanuary (20°C low)February (-7°C low)
Rainy days / year
96
194
SnowRareRare
Best months to visitJanuary, February, MarchMay, June, September

🇲🇽 Cancún

Best around January, February, March. Hottest in July (34°C), coldest lows in January (20°C).

🇺🇸 Chicago

Best around May, June, September. Hottest in July (26°C), coldest lows in February (-7°C).

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Frequently asked questions

Is Cancún or Chicago warmer?

Cancún is warmer overall, averaging about 17 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Cancún or Chicago?

Chicago is rainier — Cancún sees about 98 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Cancún vs Chicago?

Cancún is best around January, February, March; Chicago is best around May, June, September.

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