Cancún climate at a glance
Cancún sees average daytime highs ranging from 26°C in January to 31°C in August. Around 1271 mm of precipitation falls over roughly 184 wet days a year, peaking in June (199 mm) and easing off in March (34 mm). April is the sunniest month at about 12 hours of sunshine.
Cancún temperature & rainfall by month
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Weather seasons in Cancún
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Cancún climate, month by month
Averages computed from ERA5 reanalysis data, 2019–2024. Daylight on the 15th: 11.3 h in February. Reuse this data freely with attribution — download as JSON or CSV.
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Rainfall | Sun/day | Humidity | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°C | 22°C | 15.5 | 85 mm | 9.5 h | 77% | 8.0 · Good |
| February | 27°C | 22°C | 11.7 | 52 mm | 10.6 h | 76% | 8.6 · Excellent |
| March | 28°C | 23°C | 9.3 | 34 mm | 11.5 h | 74% | 8.2 · Good |
| April | 30°C | 24°C | 7 | 36 mm | 11.8 h | 74% | 7.7 · Good |
| May | 31°C | 25°C | 13 | 73 mm | 11.8 h | 76% | 5.5 · Fair |
| June | 30°C | 25°C | 18 | 199 mm | 10.6 h | 82% | 4.3 · Poor |
| July | 31°C | 26°C | 15.7 | 93 mm | 11.7 h | 79% | 4.1 · Poor |
| August | 31°C | 26°C | 19 | 132 mm | 11.2 h | 81% | 3.4 · Poor |
| September | 31°C | 25°C | 20.2 | 166 mm | 10.7 h | 83% | 3.8 · Poor |
| October | 30°C | 25°C | 22.5 | 172 mm | 10 h | 81% | 4.8 · Poor |
| November | 28°C | 23°C | 17.2 | 132 mm | 10.2 h | 81% | 6.2 · Fair |
| December | 27°C | 22°C | 14.5 | 96 mm | 9.5 h | 78% | 8.2 · Good |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Cancún?
The best time to visit Cancún is December–March, when daytime highs average around 27°C with about 11.7 rainy days per month.
What is the hottest month in Cancún?
August is the hottest month in Cancún, with average highs of 31°C.
What is the rainiest month in Cancún?
June is the rainiest month in Cancún, with around 199 mm of rainfall over 18 rainy days.
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