What’s the climate like in Cancún?
The current climate of Cancún features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 33°C during the day to lows of 27°C. The average yearly temperature is around 31°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 20°C and in the warmer months around 25°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Cancún in recent years was 40°C in July 2019. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 21°C in January 2014.
On average, Cancún receives 1041 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation annually.
The hurricane season in Cancún runs from June to November.
Curious about the climate in other parts of Mexico? Check out the weather and climate in places like Mexico City, Playa del Carmen, Tulum, or have a look at other destinations in Mexico.
Best time to visit Cancún?
The best time to go for a sun holiday to Cancún is January through May, July, August, November and December. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Cancún. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Cancún
The climate table of Cancún shows the average temperatures, precipitation, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 27 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 28 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 22 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 77 | 46 | 28 | 30 | 91 | 145 | 41 | 90 | 126 | 182 | 111 | 74 |
| UV Index | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 31°C
- Highest temperature: 33°C in July and August
- Lowest temperature: 27°C in January
- Precipitation: 1041 mm per year, averaging 87 mm per month
- Driest months: 28 mm in March, 30 mm in April and 41 mm in July
- Wettest months: 182 mm in October, 145 mm in June and 126 mm in September
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Average Temperature per Month in Cancún
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Cancún, Mexico. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Cancún
This graph shows how much precipitation Cancún, Mexico, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Cancún
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Cancún, Mexico. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Cancún
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Cancún, Mexico. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Cancún
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Cancún, Mexico, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Cancún by Month
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