Best Time to Visit Cancun
Mexico · weather by month, temperature and rainfall
Weather-wise, February and March is the best time to visit Cancun. Temperatures barely change through the year: highs stay between 27°C and 31°C, so rainfall matters far more than heat when choosing when to go. The rainy season runs over June and September to November; October is the wettest month with about 222 mm (8.7 in) of rain. August is the least comfortable month, mainly because of the rain.
Cancun weather by month
Monthly climate table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Rainy days | Humidity | Sun hrs/day | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°C 80°F | 22°C 72°F | 83 mm | 12 | 77% | 5.5 | Good 7.8 |
| February | 27°C 81°F | 23°C 73°F | 51 mm | 8 | 76% | 7.1 | Excellent 9.3 |
| March | 28°C 83°F | 23°C 74°F | 39 mm | 6 | 73% | 8.1 | Excellent 9.4 |
| April | 30°C 86°F | 25°C 76°F | 42 mm | 5 | 73% | 8.7 | Excellent 8.5 |
| May | 31°C 87°F | 26°C 78°F | 86 mm | 11 | 75% | 8.2 | Good 6.6 |
| June | 30°C 86°F | 26°C 79°F | 189 mm | 18 | 82% | 5.9 | Poor 3.4 |
| July | 30°C 86°F | 27°C 80°F | 97 mm | 17 | 81% | 7.1 | Fair 4.6 |
| August | 31°C 87°F | 27°C 80°F | 123 mm | 22 | 81% | 6.4 | Poor 3.1 |
| September | 30°C 86°F | 27°C 80°F | 152 mm | 23 | 82% | 5.6 | Poor 3.2 |
| October | 29°C 84°F | 26°C 78°F | 222 mm | 21 | 82% | 5.2 | Poor 3.8 |
| November | 28°C 82°F | 24°C 75°F | 132 mm | 15 | 80% | 5.4 | Fair 5.6 |
| December | 27°C 81°F | 23°C 74°F | 76 mm | 12 | 79% | 5.8 | Good 7.7 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Cancun?
The best time to visit Cancun is February and March, based on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and plenty of sunshine.
What is the hottest month in Cancun?
May is the hottest month in Cancun, with an average high of 31°C (87°F).
What is the coldest month in Cancun?
January is the coldest month in Cancun, with an average low of 22°C (72°F).
What is the rainiest month in Cancun?
October is the wettest month, with about 222 mm (8.7 in) of rain. March is the driest, with 39 mm (1.5 in).
When is the rainy season in Cancun?
The rainy season in Cancun is June and September to November.
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- Tulum125 km · best February and March
- Merida289 km · best December and January
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- Havana509 km · best November to March
- George Town608 km · best January to April
- Key West, Florida641 km · best January and February
- Tegucigalpa790 km · best December and January
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