Best time to visit Cancun
The best months to visit Cancun are January, March and February, based on month-by-month temperature and rainfall data. The full year of weather, daylight, holidays, and festival timing is below.
January, March and February score best for Cancun weather:
- January28° / 19°CJanuary is dry-season beach weather, strong for Playa Delfines, Isla Mujeres, and Chichen Itza day trips.
- February28° / 19°CFebruary stays warm and relatively dry, with comfortable evenings for Parque de las Palapas.
- March29° / 20°CMarch is one of the driest months, but spring-break crowds concentrate around Punta Cancún.
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By TripSapien Research · Updated May 20, 2026
Cancun weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain (mm) | Rainy days | Daylight | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryBest weather | 28° | 19° | 65 | 6 | 11h | 27° |
| FebruaryBest weather | 28° | 19° | 55 | 5 | 11h | 27° |
| MarchBest weather | 29° | 20° | 35 | 3 | 12h | 27° |
| April | 30° | 22° | 40 | 3 | 13h | 27° |
| May | 32° | 24° | 110 | 7 | 13h | 26° |
| June | 32° | 25° | 185 | 12 | 13h | 29° |
| July | 33° | 25° | 130 | 12 | 13h | 28° |
| August | 33° | 24° | 150 | 13 | 13h | 29° |
| September | 32° | 24° | 225 | 14 | 12h | 29° |
| October | 31° | 23° | 185 | 13 | 12h | 29° |
| November | 29° | 21° | 85 | 7 | 11h | 28° |
| December | 28° | 20° | 80 | 7 | 11h | 28° |
Temperatures in °C. Long-term monthly averages.
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Cancun month by month
JanuaryBest weather
Cancun in January: 27.6°C high, 19.2°C low, 65mm rain over 6 days, 10.8h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
FebruaryBest weather
Cancun in February: 28.4°C high, 19.4°C low, 55mm rain over 5 days, 11.3h daylight. Hot and dry — outdoor friendly, hydrate.
MarchBest weather
Cancun in March: 29.1°C high, 20.4°C low, 35mm rain over 3 days, 11.9h daylight. Hot and dry — outdoor friendly, hydrate.
April
Cancun in April: 30.4°C high, 22.2°C low, 40mm rain over 3 days, 12.5h daylight. Hot and dry — outdoor friendly, hydrate.
May
Cancun in May: 31.6°C high, 23.9°C low, 110mm rain over 7 days, 13h daylight. Hot and rainy — afternoon storms, plan indoor afternoons.
June
Cancun in June: 31.8°C high, 25°C low, 185mm rain over 12 days, 13.3h daylight. Hot and rainy — afternoon storms, plan indoor afternoons.
July
Cancun in July: 32.5°C high, 24.5°C low, 130mm rain over 12 days, 13.2h daylight. Hot and rainy — afternoon storms, plan indoor afternoons.
August
Cancun in August: 32.8°C high, 24.1°C low, 150mm rain over 13 days, 12.7h daylight. Hot and rainy — afternoon storms, plan indoor afternoons.
September
Cancun in September: 32°C high, 23.8°C low, 225mm rain over 14 days, 12.1h daylight. Hot and rainy — afternoon storms, plan indoor afternoons.
October
Cancun in October: 30.9°C high, 23.2°C low, 185mm rain over 13 days, 11.5h daylight. Hot and rainy — afternoon storms, plan indoor afternoons.
November
Cancun in November: 29.1°C high, 20.9°C low, 85mm rain over 7 days, 11h daylight. Hot and dry — outdoor friendly, hydrate.
December
Cancun in December: 28.1°C high, 19.7°C low, 80mm rain over 7 days, 10.7h daylight. Hot and dry — outdoor friendly, hydrate.
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