🇲🇽 Cancún vs Los Angeles 🇺🇸

Cancún, Mexico vs Los Angeles, United States — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Cancún is the warmer of the two — about 7 degrees warmer on average across the year. Los Angeles is drier, with roughly 64 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇲🇽 Cancún🇺🇸 Los Angeles
Avg annual high31°C24°C
Hottest monthJuly (34°C)July (28°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (20°C low)January (9°C low)
Rainy days / year9632
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Best months to visitJanuary, February, MarchApril, May, November

🇲🇽 Cancún

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

🇺🇸 Los Angeles

Best around April, May, November. Hottest in July (28°C), coldest lows in January (9°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Cancún or Los Angeles warmer?

Cancún is warmer overall, averaging about 7 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Cancún or Los Angeles?

Cancún is rainier — Los Angeles sees about 64 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Cancún vs Los Angeles?

Cancún is best around January, February, March; Los Angeles is best around April, May, November.

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