Average Monthly Sunshine in Cancún

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Cancún receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Across the seasons, sunshine hours in Cancún vary. From a high of 264 hours in May, to a low of 195 hours in September, the city offers a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days. The total annual sunshine amounts to 2723 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

The difference in daily sunshine hours between May (8.8 hours per day) and September (6.5 hours per day) offers moderate variety for visitors and residents.

Cancún’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Cancún enjoys an average of 2723 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

In contrast, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 2010 hours of sunshine annually, with bright, sunny weather in spring and autumn.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

Other climate information

October, Cancún’s wettest month, receives 116 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 30°C. During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 28°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Cancún Precipitation page.