Best time to visit Cancún: month-by-month weather (2026)
The highest-scoring months in Cancún are Jan, Feb, Mar and Apr.
Best months
Jan, Feb, Mar and Apr
Peak season
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Jul and Aug
Off season
Jun, Aug and Sep
Monthly Temperatures (°C)
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Month-by-Month Guide
Temperature, rainfall and sunshine are measured. The visit score below is derived from those three (design spec §5.3)estimate.
Jan
BestTemp: 22.2°C – 27.1°C
Rain: 76mm
Sunshine: 9.5h/day
Visit score: 9.1/10
Feb
BestTemp: 21.9°C – 27.5°C
Rain: 41mm
Sunshine: 10.6h/day
Visit score: 9.1/10
Mar
BestTemp: 23.5°C – 29.1°C
Rain: 37mm
Sunshine: 11.6h/day
Visit score: 8.5/10
Apr
BestTemp: 23.7°C – 29.7°C
Rain: 35mm
Sunshine: 11.8h/day
Visit score: 8.5/10
May
Temp: 25.4°C – 31.5°C
Rain: 52mm
Sunshine: 12.3h/day
Visit score: 7.6/10
Jun
Temp: 25.4°C – 31°C
Rain: 246mm
Sunshine: 10.8h/day
Visit score: 5.8/10
Jul
Temp: 25.8°C – 31.7°C
Rain: 148mm
Sunshine: 11.6h/day
Visit score: 6.7/10
Aug
Temp: 25.4°C – 32.1°C
Rain: 155mm
Sunshine: 11.3h/day
Visit score: 5.8/10
Sep
Temp: 24.9°C – 31.6°C
Rain: 211mm
Sunshine: 10.7h/day
Visit score: 5.8/10
Oct
Temp: 24.2°C – 30.1°C
Rain: 166mm
Sunshine: 9.9h/day
Visit score: 5.8/10
Nov
Temp: 22.8°C – 28.6°C
Rain: 122mm
Sunshine: 10.3h/day
Visit score: 8.2/10
Dec
Temp: 22.1°C – 27.3°C
Rain: 85mm
Sunshine: 9.5h/day
Visit score: 8.2/10
When to go, and when not to
The strongest months to visit, based on the climate data, are January through April. January and February bring highs around 27C and lows near 22C with rainfall of 76mm and 41mm and sunshine climbing from 9.5 to 10.6 hours a day, while March and April warm slightly to highs of 29.1C and 29.7C with lower rainfall of 37mm and 35mm and sunshine reaching 11.6 to 11.8 hours a day. These conditions line up with the highest visit scores of the year.
The trade-off comes later in the year. Peak season also includes July and August, months that bring higher heat, with August reaching a high of 32.1C and 155mm of rain, while June stands out as the wettest month overall at 246mm of rain. The off-season months of June, August, and September are cheaper and quieter but come with lower visit scores of 5.8 and heavier rainfall, so travelers weighing cost against comfort should factor in this shift in weather.
Season Guide
Spring
March – May
Mild temperatures and blooming gardens. A great time for sightseeing with fewer crowds than summer.
Packing tips
- · Light layers
- · Rain jacket
- · Comfortable walking shoes
Summer
June – August
Warmest months with the longest days. Peak tourist season in most destinations.
Packing tips
- · Sunscreen
- · Hat
- · Light clothing
- · Refillable water bottle
Autumn
September – November
Cooling temperatures and autumn foliage. Shoulder season with good deals on accommodations.
Packing tips
- · Medium layers
- · Sweater
- · Waterproof jacket
Winter
December – February
Coldest months with shorter days. Holiday markets and winter activities in many cities.
Packing tips
- · Warm coat
- · Scarf and gloves
- · Thermal layers
- · Waterproof boots
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Sources
- GeoNames city database — CC BY 4.0, fetched September 14, 2026
- Open-Meteo climate archive — CC BY 4.0, fetched September 21, 2026
AI-written interpretation reviewed against the data above — claude-sonnet-5, generated September 21, 2026. Every number on this page comes from a dataset named here; the formulas are public.