Climate in Cancún (Quintana Roo, Mexico)

The graphs below show the monthly weather averages over the year.

Average day and night temperature

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures over the year. Show in Celsius

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Average water temperature

The mean water temperature over the year. Show in Celsius

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Monthly precipitation

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, snow, hail etc. Show in Millimeter

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Monthly rainy days

The average number of days each month with rain, snow, hail etc.

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Weather Forecasts for Cancún (Quintana Roo)

Thu   Mar 23
84°F | 73°F
E 16 mph
0.05 inches
half cloudy and showers

half cloudy and showers

Fri   Mar 24
86°F | 73°F
SE 16 mph
0.09 inches
half cloudy and showers

half cloudy and showers

Sat   Mar 25
86°F | 73°F
SE 18 mph
0.01 inches
half cloudy and slight rain

half cloudy and slight rain

The best time of year to visit Cancún in Mexico

Cancún has an almost perfect climate for sun and beach holidays. Temperatures in Cancún are almost everyday around 30 degrees Celsius (86 Fahrenheit) during the day and around 20-22 degrees (68-71 F) at night. In the period April to September, almost every day the temperature reaches the tropical thirty degrees limit (86F). During winter months the daytime temperatures average drops slightly below thirty degrees Celsius.

In summer it is considerably wetter than in the winter. The precipitation that falls out usually comes in the form of heavy storms that often disappear just as fast as they came. There is a risk of hurricanes and tropical storms in the period June till November. The risk is the highest in August, September and October. Sometimes such hurricanes causes considerable damage. Fortunately, the chances of this are not as great as it seems, but those who don't want to take any chances should avoid these months.

During the months of January and February you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20 degrees Celsius (68°F) and 26 degrees Celsius (79°F).

Other facts from our historical climate data:

  • Which months have the greatest rainfall in Cancún?
    Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in June, August, September and October.
  • Which is the warmest month in Cancún?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 30°C (86°F) and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Cancún?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 26°C (78°F).
  • Which is the wettest month in Cancún?
    September tops the wettest month list with 233mm (9.2in) of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Cancún?
    March is the driest month with 40mm (1.6in) of precipitation.

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