When to go to Cancún?
Cancún's turquoise is brighter than any screen you own, which stops nobody from photographing it through one. A day trip to Chichén Itzá raises the eternal question of where exactly the Maya parked, and a dive off Cozumel makes yesterday's sunburn feel like a reasonable trade. Between the cenotes and the all-inclusive buffet, everyone leaves as either an amateur archaeologist or a very loyal customer.
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The best time to go
For the best weather in Cancún, aim for January to May, July to December.
See also: Where to go in January? · Where to go in February? · Where to go in March? · Where to go in April?
Month-by-month weather in Cancún
| Month | ☀️ h/day | 🌧️ mm | 🌡️ °C | Score /100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9.5 | 76 | 24 | 74 |
| February | 10.6 | 59 | 24 | 80 |
| March | 11.5 | 38 | 26 | 85 |
| April | 11.7 | 37 | 27 | 86 |
| May | 12.0 | 64 | 28 | 85 |
| June | 10.8 | 247 | 28 | 65 |
| July | 11.6 | 129 | 28 | 77 |
| August | 11.2 | 151 | 28 | 74 |
| September | 10.7 | 211 | 28 | 66 |
| October | 10.0 | 120 | 27 | 72 |
| November | 10.3 | 112 | 26 | 73 |
| December | 9.2 | 110 | 24 | 69 |
Estimated from 3 years of data. The score (0–100) combines sunshine, dry weather, clear skies and temperature.
The climate in brief
In Cancún, the sunniest month is May, and the driest is April (about 37 mm). Temperatures peak in July (about 28°C). Over the year, an average of 1,354 mm of rain falls, and 11 months in 12 offer ideal weather for a trip.
What to do in Cancún?
- Cancún hotel zone
- Chichén Itzá (day trip)
- Diving at Cozumel
- Riviera Maya cenotes
Practical info
- Country: Mexico
- Airport: Cancún (CUN)
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