Cancún, MexicoQuick decision
When to visit Cancún?
🌞 Best time overall
March
🌡️ Optimal temperature
23°C–28°C in March
🌧 Least rain
30% rainy days in March
🌧 Wettest month
September (75%)
📅 Best score
8.6/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Beach & CaribbeanDecember–April — turquoise waters, white sand beaches, calm sea.
Diving & CenotesNovember-May — Riviera Maya cenotes, Mesoamerican reef.
Mayan RuinsDecember–March — Chichén Itzá, Tulum, Cobá without extreme heat.
Sea TurtlesJune–October — nighttime nesting on Cancún beaches.
FamilyDecember–March — calm sea, water parks, Xcaret, Xel-Há.
BudgetMay or October — off-season, prices -40%, no cyclones.
Monthly climate data
Cancún weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 22°C | 26°C | 45% | 2.6 | 9.9h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 23°C | 27°C | 37% | 1.7 | 10.2h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 23°C | 28°C | 30% | 1.2 | 11.2h | 8.6/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 24°C | 29°C | 25% | 1.3 | 11.7h | 8.5/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 25°C | 30°C | 44% | 2.8 | 12.0h | 7.7/10 |
| ⛅ June | 26°C | 30°C | 64% | 6.5 | 12.1h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 26°C | 31°C | 53% | 3.1 | 12.0h | 7.4/10 |
| ⛅ August | 26°C | 31°C | 66% | 4.3 | 11.8h | 7.2/10 |
| ⛅ September | 25°C | 31°C | 75% | 6.0 | 11.1h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ October | 24°C | 30°C | 70% | 5.8 | 10.8h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 23°C | 28°C | 52% | 3.6 | 10.2h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 23°C | 27°C | 45% | 2.6 | 9.9h | 7.8/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time
Average 29°C, 33% rainy days, 11.6h sunshine/day. Score: 8.3/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time
Average 31°C, 61% rainy days, 12.0h sunshine/day. Score: 7.3/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time
Average 30°C, 66% rainy days, 10.7h sunshine/day. Score: 7.3/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Good time
Average 27°C, 42% rainy days, 10.0h sunshine/day. Score: 7.8/10.
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FAQ
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March is ideal with 30% rainy days and 28°C.
September is the wettest month with 75% rainy days.
Yes, March is the best month with an average of 28°C.
In winter, the average score is 7.8/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.
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