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📊 Monthly Climate Overview
| Month | Max °C | Min °C | Rain mm | Rain Days | Sun h | Wind km/h | Sea °C |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25.7°C | 21.6°C | 84.1 mm | 13 | 9.2 h | 19.2 km/h | 26.7°C |
| Feb | 26.7°C | 22.7°C | 48.4 mm | 11 | 10.5 h | 19.6 km/h | 26.8°C |
| Mar | 27.7°C | 23.3°C | 38.1 mm | 9 | 11.4 h | 20.4 km/h | 26.5°C |
| Apr | 29°C | 24.3°C | 39.5 mm | 7 | 11.7 h | 20.5 km/h | 27°C |
| May | 29.6°C | 25°C | 95.8 mm | 16 | 11.9 h | 19.1 km/h | 27°C |
| Jun | 29.7°C | 25.6°C | 163.8 mm | 18 | 10.9 h | 18.3 km/h | 28.3°C |
| Jul | 30.8°C | 26.1°C | 71.7 mm | 14 | 12.0 h | 15.4 km/h | 29°C |
| Aug | 30.8°C | 26.1°C | 125.5 mm | 19 | 11.3 h | 16 km/h | 28.3°C |
| Sep | 30.1°C | 25.6°C | 163.9 mm | 22 | 10.6 h | 14.3 km/h | 29.5°C |
| Oct | 29.1°C | 24.6°C | 175.9 mm | 21 | 10.1 h | 16.3 km/h | 29.5°C |
| Nov | 27.6°C | 23.4°C | 102.4 mm | 14 | 10.1 h | 17.1 km/h | 28.6°C |
| Dec | 26.7°C | 22.7°C | 76.3 mm | 14 | 9.7 h | 18.1 km/h | 27.5°C |
📖Climate & Best Time to Visit Cancún
Cancún (Mexico) has a tropical climate with an annual average of around 26 °C. Daytime highs average 29 °C, while nights cool to about 24 °C. The destination sees roughly 1185 mm of rainfall per year and 10.8 hours of sunshine per day on average.
Mexico's Caribbean coast with the white sand beaches of the Hotel Zone, the Mayan ruins of Tulum nearby and cenote swims in the Yucatán wilderness.
Warm and tropical year-round — daily highs stay between 26 and 31 °C. The real variable is rain: April with only 7 rainy days is ideal, while September (22 rainy days) brings monsoon showers.
Rainfall varies through the year: peaks in September (22 rainy days), driest month is April (7).
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Frequently asked questions about Cancún
When is the best time to visit Cancún?
The best time to visit Cancún: February to April – best in April (avg. 26.7 °C, 7 rainy days). Based on the monthly values for 2014 to 2023.
What are the temperatures in Cancún?
The warmest month is July with an average of 28.5 °C and daytime highs around 30.8 °C. The coldest month is January with an average of 23.7 °C and night-time lows around 21.6 °C.
How many rainy days does Cancún have?
September has the most rainy days with 22 rainy days. The driest month is April with 7 rainy days.
What is the sea temperature near Cancún?
The water is warmest in September at an average of 29.5 °C and coolest in March at 26.5 °C.