Weather in Cancún
What's the weather like in Cancún?
Cancún has warm year-round and moderate rainfall spread across the year. Average daytime highs range from 28°C (82°F) in January to 34°C (93°F) in July, with overnight lows around 20°C (68°F) and 26°C (79°F) respectively.
For comfortable sightseeing temperatures (18–26°C daytime highs), the best months to visit Cancún are January, and December.
Quick facts
- Country
- 🇲🇽 Mexico
- Region
- North America
- Time zone
- America/Cancun
- Coordinates
- 21.162, -86.852
Monthly climate
Long-run averages for each month of the year.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rain days | Snow days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°C / 82°F | 20°C / 68°F | 89 mm | 8 | — |
| February | 29°C / 84°F | 20°C / 68°F | 56 mm | 6 | — |
| March | 30°C / 86°F | 22°C / 72°F | 41 mm | 4 | — |
| April | 32°C / 90°F | 23°C / 73°F | 39 mm | 4 | — |
| May | 33°C / 91°F | 25°C / 77°F | 109 mm | 7 | — |
| June | 33°C / 91°F | 26°C / 79°F | 165 mm | 9 | — |
| July | 34°C / 93°F | 26°C / 79°F | 89 mm | 8 | — |
| August | 34°C / 93°F | 26°C / 79°F | 116 mm | 9 | — |
| September | 33°C / 91°F | 25°C / 77°F | 218 mm | 13 | — |
| October | 31°C / 88°F | 24°C / 75°F | 196 mm | 11 | — |
| November | 29°C / 84°F | 22°C / 72°F | 102 mm | 8 | — |
| December | 28°C / 82°F | 21°C / 70°F | 102 mm | 9 | — |
Cancún by month
Detailed weather for any specific month:
Seasonal patterns to know
Atlantic hurricane season runs June–November (peak August–October). Tropical storms and hurricanes are possible — peak risk is August–October.
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