Yearly weather and climate in Cancún, Mexico
The yearly weather in Cancún runs from around 22°C in January to 31°C in August. April is the driest month at 7 rainy days; October the wettest at 22. Here is the annual climate data, so you know what you are packing for.
Best time to visit
The best weather is typically in Apr, with mild temperatures and lower rainfall.
Sunshine
Expect up to 11.8 hours of clear skies in Apr, but only 9.5 hours in Jan. Pack sunglasses and SPF accordingly.
Rainfall
It rains the most in Jun (227mm over 20 days). A reliable rain jacket is a must-have if visiting then.
Day-to-night swings
Temperatures typically drop by 5°C from day to night. Make sure to pack layers for the evenings.
Average temperatures and rainfall
Daily highs and lows in Cancún, averaged over 10 years of recorded weather, with the number of days it typically rains.
- 2780°2271°15Jan
- 2781°2272°12Feb
- 2883°2474°10Mar
- 3086°2476°7Apr
- 3187°2577°13May
- 3086°2577°20Jun
- 3188°2679°17Jul
- 3189°2678°20Aug
- 3187°2577°20Sep
- 3085°2476°22Oct
- 2883°2374°18Nov
- 2780°2272°16Dec
Bars span the average daily low to high. Numbers under the drop are rainy days per month (1mm or more) — hover a month for its total rainfall. Apr is typically driest at 7 days (32mm); Oct the wettest at 22 days (171mm).
| Month | Average high | Average low | Rainy days | Total rainfall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27°C | 22°C | 15 | 73mm |
| Feb | 27°C | 22°C | 12 | 54mm |
| Mar | 28°C | 24°C | 10 | 36mm |
| Apr | 30°C | 24°C | 7 | 32mm |
| May | 31°C | 25°C | 13 | 79mm |
| Jun | 30°C | 25°C | 20 | 227mm |
| Jul | 31°C | 26°C | 17 | 106mm |
| Aug | 31°C | 26°C | 20 | 142mm |
| Sep | 31°C | 25°C | 20 | 174mm |
| Oct | 30°C | 24°C | 22 | 171mm |
| Nov | 28°C | 23°C | 18 | 135mm |
| Dec | 27°C | 22°C | 16 | 103mm |
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
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