Temperatures in October
It's hot in October in Cancún with an average temperature of 31°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 30°C to a high of 32°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 23°C and 25°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Cancún in October. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of October
The month of October starts in Cancún with hot temperatures, averaging around 32°C during the day and nights close to 25°C. Plenty of days with a chance of precipitation. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
Mid-October
By mid-October, the average daytime temperature drops to around 31°C, with nights close to 25°C. The chance of precipitation is high during this period. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
End of October
By the end of October, the average daytime temperature in Cancún will be around 30°C, with nights close to 24°C. There’s regular precipitation, but with a bit of luck, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
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Precipitation in October
In October, there is an average of 182 mm of precipitation, spread over 20 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the East.
The average precipitation chance this month is 66% per day. Though that seems frequent, there are also a few days with lower precipitation chances.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in October for Cancún. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Cancún in October |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
31°C | 15°C | |
 High Temp |
32°C | 17°C | |
| Low Temp |
30°C | 13°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
182 mm | 115 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
20 days | 14 days | |
September
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is October a good time to visit Cancún?
After some sun? Then October isn’t the best time to be in Cancún. The temperature is pleasant, but there’s too much chance of rain this month.
The hurricane season in Cancún runs from June to November.
Temperature records for Cancún in October
With 36°C, Cancún hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in October 2019. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 26°C in 2017. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 16°C to a high of 29°C.
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Daily Temperature in October in Cancún
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in October in Cancún, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
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Daily Precipitation in October in Cancún
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in October for Cancún, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for October, you can expect around 20 days of rain in Cancún.
Daily UV Index in October in Cancún
This chart shows the average daily UV index in October in Cancún, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in October in Cancún Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in October in Cancún, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in October in Cancún Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in October in Cancún, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in October for Cancún
Click on a specific day in October for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Cancún. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
Weather experiences in October in Cancún
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Average Weather in Cancún by Month
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