Best Time to Visit
🇲🇽 Cancun, Mexico · North America
Based on 30-year climate data (1991-2020) from Open-Meteo
Jan
25°
22°
Great
Feb
26°
23°
Great
Mar
27°
23°
Great
Apr
28°
24°
Great
May
29°
25°
Good
Jun
29°
26°
Good
Jul
30°
26°
Good
Aug
30°
26°
Good
Sep
29°
26°
Good
Oct
28°
25°
Good
Nov
27°
24°
Great
Dec
26°
23°
Great
| Month | High | Low | Rain Days | Sunshine | Humidity | UV | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryRecommended | 25°C | 22°C | 11 | 9h | 78% | 3 | Great | View |
| FebruaryRecommended | 26°C | 23°C | 8 | 10h | 78% | 3 | Great | View |
| MarchRecommended | 27°C | 23°C | 7 | 11h | 78% | 6 | Great | View |
| AprilRecommended | 28°C | 24°C | 7 | 12h | 78% | 6 | Great | View |
| May | 29°C | 25°C | 14 | 12h | 78% | 9 | Good | View |
| June | 29°C | 26°C | 19 | 11h | 78% | 9 | Good | View |
| July | 30°C | 26°C | 18 | 12h | 78% | 9 | Good | View |
| August | 30°C | 26°C | 21 | 11h | 78% | 9 | Good | View |
| September | 29°C | 26°C | 24 | 10h | 78% | 6 | Good | View |
| October | 28°C | 25°C | 21 | 10h | 78% | 6 | Good | View |
| NovemberRecommended | 27°C | 24°C | 12 | 10h | 78% | 3 | Great | View |
| DecemberRecommended | 26°C | 23°C | 11 | 10h | 78% | 3 | Great | View |
Data source: Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis archive, 30-year historical normals (1991-2020). Temperatures in Celsius. Sunshine hours are daily averages.
Avg: 28°C high, 24°C low
Comfortable warmth at 28°C (82°F), ideal for outdoor activities. Occasional showers possible. Nights cool to 24°C (75°F).
Avg: 30°C high, 26°C low
Temperatures peak at 30°C (86°F), making midday heat intense. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 26°C (79°F).
Avg: 28°C high, 25°C low
Comfortable warmth at 28°C (82°F), ideal for outdoor activities. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 25°C (77°F).
Avg: 26°C high, 23°C low
Comfortable warmth at 26°C (79°F), ideal for outdoor activities. Occasional showers possible. Nights cool to 23°C (73°F).
The least favorable time to visit Cancun is May and June. During this period, you can expect frequent rain.
May
Challenges: frequent rain
June
Challenges: heavy rainfall
July
Challenges: heavy rainfall
Note: visiting during off-peak months often means lower prices, fewer crowds, and a more authentic experience.
Packing recommendations for visiting Cancun during the best travel months (February, March, April), when temperatures range from 23°C to 27°C:
Cancun has a tropical climate (Koppen classification: Am). The warmest month is August with highs of 30°C, while the coldest month is January at just 25°C. Annual rainfall averages 1216mm across approximately 173 rain days.
| Metric | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °C | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 26 |
| Low °C | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 |
| Rain Days | 11 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 24 | 21 | 12 | 11 |
| Rain mm | 61 | 36 | 33 | 38 | 91 | 167 | 112 | 146 | 205 | 193 | 81 | 53 |
| Sun h/day | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Humidity % | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 |
| UV Index | 3 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 3 |
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