Cancún · Mexico
New York City · United States
At a glance
| Metric | Cancún | New York City |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month high | 31°C | 30°C |
| Coldest month low | 22°C | -2°C |
| Annual rainfall | 1271 mm | 1366 mm |
| Avg sunshine | 10.8 h/day | 8.7 h/day |
| Best months | December–March | May–June & September–October |
Travel score, month by month
| Month | Cancún | New York City | Better weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8.0 · Good | 1.5 · Challenging | Cancún |
| February | 8.6 · Excellent | 2.5 · Challenging | Cancún |
| March | 8.2 · Good | 5.0 · Fair | Cancún |
| April | 7.7 · Good | 7.3 · Good | Cancún |
| May | 5.5 · Fair | 8.9 · Excellent | New York City |
| June | 4.3 · Poor | 9.3 · Excellent | New York City |
| July | 4.1 · Poor | 5.9 · Fair | New York City |
| August | 3.4 · Poor | 7.2 · Good | New York City |
| September | 3.8 · Poor | 9.4 · Excellent | New York City |
| October | 4.8 · Poor | 9.1 · Excellent | New York City |
| November | 6.2 · Fair | 6.3 · Fair | New York City |
| December | 8.2 · Good | 2.4 · Challenging | Cancún |
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Frequently asked questions
Which has better weather, Cancún or New York City?
New York City has the better travel weather in 7 of 12 months, versus 5 for Cancún — based on temperature, rainfall and sunshine.
When is the best time to visit Cancún?
The best months to visit Cancún are December–March, based on six years of climate data.
When is the best time to visit New York City?
The best months to visit New York City are May–June & September–October, based on six years of climate data.
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