Best Time to Visit Cancun
Mexico · 30-year monthly climate averages
☀️ When to go
Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Cancun are February, March and December, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
Climate profile
Cancun sees its warmest weather in August, when daytime highs average around 35°C, and its coolest in January (around 28°C).
Annual precipitation totals roughly 1300mm — October is typically the wettest month (~272mm) and April the driest (~41mm).
A distinctly wetter period runs from September to November — worth planning around if you prefer dry days.
Year at a glance
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
🔥 Recent heat vs normal
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 37 days
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
Month by month
| Month | High / Low | Rainfall | Travel rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28° / 20°C | 105mm | 👍 Good |
| February | 29° / 20°C | 50mm | 👍 Good |
| March | 31° / 21°C | 44mm | 👍 Good |
| April | 32° / 23°C | 41mm | 👍 Good |
| May | 34° / 24°C | 87mm | 🤔 Fair |
| June | 34° / 25°C | 138mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| July | 34° / 25°C | 78mm | 🤔 Fair |
| August | 35° / 25°C | 88mm | 🤔 Fair |
| September | 34° / 24°C | 182mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| October | 32° / 23°C | 272mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| November | 30° / 22°C | 130mm | 🤔 Fair |
| December | 29° / 21°C | 86mm | 👍 Good |
FAQ
- What is the best time to visit Cancun?
- Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Cancun are February, March and December, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
- What is the hottest month in Cancun?
- August is typically the hottest month in Cancun, with average daytime highs around 35°C.
- What is the rainiest month in Cancun?
- October is usually the wettest month, with around 272mm of precipitation.