Climate Insights for Cancún

The climate in Cancún is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 1,046 mm of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 180 mm of rainfall. Cancún is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 24°C.The climate in Cancún is hot. The average annual temperature is 80°F and approximately 41.2 in of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 7.1 in of rainfall. Cancún is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 75°F.

Cancún has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 5°C range. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 24°C and an average of 25°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 1°C between highs and lows.Cancún has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 9°F range. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 84°F and the mean temperature sits around 83°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 75°F and an average of 76°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 2°F between highs and lows.

Cancún is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1,046 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 87 mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 180 mm of rainfall. October and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 25 mm. That's 156 mm less than June, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Cancún is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 41.2 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.4 in per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 7.1 in of rainfall. October and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 1 in. That's 6.1 in less than June, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Cancún is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 21km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 25km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 16km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 9km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 23km/h in winter, 24km/h in spring, 19km/h in summer, 19km/h in autumn.Cancún is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 13mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 15mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 10mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 5mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 14mph in winter, 15mph in spring, 12mph in summer, 12mph in autumn.

The best time to visit Cancún is during January, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 25°C with modest rainfall averaging 69 mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 29°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Cancún is during January, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 76°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.7 in per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 84°F. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Cancún based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Cancún based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.