🇲🇽 Cancún vs New York 🇺🇸

Cancún, Mexico vs New York, United States — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Cancún is the warmer of the two — about 14 degrees warmer on average across the year. Cancún is drier, with roughly 28 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇲🇽 Cancún🇺🇸 New York
Avg annual high31°C17°C
Hottest monthJuly (34°C)July (30°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (20°C low)January (-3°C low)
Rainy days / year96124
SnowRareYes
Best months to visitJanuary, February, MarchMay, September, October

🇲🇽 Cancún

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

🇺🇸 New York

Best around May, September, October. Hottest in July (30°C), coldest lows in January (-3°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Cancún or New York warmer?

Cancún is warmer overall, averaging about 14 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Cancún or New York?

New York is rainier — Cancún sees about 28 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Cancún vs New York?

Cancún is best around January, February, March; New York is best around May, September, October.

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