Cancún, MexicoQuick decision
When to visit Cancún?
🌞 Best time overall
March
🌡️ Optimal temperature
73°F–82°F 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 °F | Max °F | Rainy days (%) | Precip. in/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 72°F | 79°F | 45% | 0.1in | 9.9h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 73°F | 81°F | 37% | 0.1in | 10.2h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 73°F | 82°F | 30% | 0.0in | 11.2h | 8.6/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 75°F | 84°F | 25% | 0.1in | 11.7h | 8.5/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 77°F | 86°F | 44% | 0.1in | 12.0h | 7.7/10 |
| ⛅ June | 79°F | 86°F | 64% | 0.3in | 12.1h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 79°F | 88°F | 53% | 0.1in | 12.0h | 7.4/10 |
| ⛅ August | 79°F | 88°F | 66% | 0.2in | 11.8h | 7.2/10 |
| ⛅ September | 77°F | 88°F | 75% | 0.2in | 11.1h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ October | 75°F | 86°F | 70% | 0.2in | 10.8h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 73°F | 82°F | 52% | 0.1in | 10.2h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 73°F | 81°F | 45% | 0.1in | 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°F, 33% rainy days, 11.6h sunshine/day. Score: 8.3/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time
Average 31°F, 61% rainy days, 12.0h sunshine/day. Score: 7.3/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time
Average 30°F, 66% rainy days, 10.7h sunshine/day. Score: 7.3/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Good time
Average 27°F, 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°F.
September is the wettest month with 75% rainy days.
Yes, March is the best month with an average of 28°F.
In winter, the average score is 7.8/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.
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