🇲🇽 Cancún vs Las Vegas 🇺🇸

Cancún, Mexico vs Las Vegas, United States — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Cancún is the warmer of the two — about 4 degrees warmer on average across the year. Las Vegas is drier, with roughly 42 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇲🇽 Cancún🇺🇸 Las Vegas
Avg annual high31°C27°C
Hottest monthJuly (34°C)July (40°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (20°C low)December (4°C low)
Rainy days / year9654
SnowRareRare
Best months to visitJanuary, February, MarchFebruary, March, November

🇲🇽 Cancún

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

🇺🇸 Las Vegas

Best around February, March, November. Hottest in July (40°C), coldest lows in December (4°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Cancún or Las Vegas warmer?

Cancún is warmer overall, averaging about 4 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Cancún or Las Vegas?

Cancún is rainier — Las Vegas sees about 42 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Cancún vs Las Vegas?

Cancún is best around January, February, March; Las Vegas is best around February, March, November.

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