Cancún, Mexico
Best time to visit Cancún
The best time to visit Cancún is January–May, when typical daytime highs are around 29–33°C and rain is less likely.
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Cancún weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryBest | 29° / 83°F | 19° / 67°F | 56 mm | 7 h |
| FebruaryBest | 29° / 85°F | 20° / 67°F | 43 mm | 8 h |
| MarchBest | 31° / 87°F | 21° / 70°F | 45 mm | 8 h |
| AprilBest | 32° / 90°F | 22° / 72°F | 37 mm | 9 h |
| MayBest | 33° / 92°F | 24° / 75°F | 84 mm | 8 h |
| June | 34° / 92°F | 25° / 76°F | 146 mm | 8 h |
| July | 34° / 93°F | 25° / 76°F | 111 mm | 8 h |
| August | 34° / 93°F | 24° / 76°F | 115 mm | 8 h |
| September | 33° / 92°F | 24° / 75°F | 223 mm | 7 h |
| October | 32° / 89°F | 23° / 73°F | 242 mm | 6 h |
| November | 30° / 86°F | 22° / 71°F | 112 mm | 7 h |
| December | 29° / 84°F | 20° / 68°F | 80 mm | 7 h |
Typical-year averages, rounded. Actual weather varies from year to year — check the forecast before you go. “Busy” marks the months when the main sights book up soonest.
About Cancún
Cancún is a planned city: the federal government began building it on 20 April 1970 on a near-empty barrier island where three caretakers tended coconut palms. Today the city has 888,797 inhabitants (2020 census), the largest in Quintana Roo, and its airport is the busiest in Latin America for international passengers. Its trademark is the 7-shaped Hotel Zone, with 22 km of beaches.
What to pack for Cancún
Average temperatures run from lows near 19 °C in January to highs around 34 °C in August, so pack light cotton, a hat and a light rain jacket. Cover shoulders and knees to enter churches. Mexico uses plug types A and B at 127 V, so bring an adapter if needed. The item people forget is biodegradable sunscreen, which reef and cenote trips ask for.
Questions
- When is the best time to visit Cancún?
- The best time to visit Cancún is January–May, when typical daytime highs are around 29–33°C and rain is less likely.
- What is the hottest month in Cancún?
- August, with typical daytime highs around 34°C.
- What is the rainiest month in Cancún?
- October, with around 242 mm of rain in a typical year.
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