Climate of Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Point-value climate at Cancun (Quintana Roo, Mexico). Population approximately 542,043.
Located in Quintana Roo, Mexico, Cancun has a consistently warm climate. Population approximately 542,043. Monthly average temperatures range from 23.3°C / 73.9°F in January to 28.5°C / 83.3°F in July, with rainfall varying from 39 mm / 1.5 in (March) to 191 mm / 7.5 in (September) — about 1223 mm / 48.1 in across the year. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Cancun's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
Best sunny months: March.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23.3°C73.9°F | 75 mm3″ | — |
| February | 23.7°C74.7°F | 47 mm1.9″ | — |
| March | 24.9°C76.8°F | 39 mm1.5″ | Sunny & Warm |
| April | 26.4°C79.5°F | 52 mm2″ | — |
| May | 27.8°C82°F | 99 mm3.9″ | Tropical |
| June | 28.3°C82.9°F | 153 mm6″ | Tropical |
| July | 28.5°C83.3°F | 107 mm4.2″ | Tropical |
| August | 28.5°C83.3°F | 134 mm5.3″ | Tropical |
| September | 27.9°C82.2°F | 191 mm7.5″ | Tropical |
| October | 26.8°C80.2°F | 164 mm6.5″ | Tropical |
| November | 25.2°C77.4°F | 93 mm3.7″ | Tropical |
| December | 23.9°C75°F | 69 mm2.7″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Cancun?
The months with the sunniest, driest weather are March. Cancun's warmest month is July at an average of 28.5°C / 83.3°F, and its driest month is March with about 39 mm / 1.5 in of rain.
What is the climate of Cancun?
Cancun, in Quintana Roo, Mexico, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 23.3°C / 73.9°F in January to 28.5°C / 83.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is approximately 1223 mm / 48.1 in, with the wettest month being September (191 mm / 7.5 in) and the driest March (39 mm / 1.5 in).
What is the average temperature in Cancun in July?
The average temperature in Cancun in July is 28.5°C / 83.3°F, with rainfall of about 107 mm / 4.2 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Cancun?
The driest month in Cancun is March, with about 39 mm / 1.5 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 24.9°C / 76.8°F.
When is the wettest month in Cancun?
The wettest month in Cancun is September, with approximately 191 mm / 7.5 in of average monthly rainfall.