Best Time to Visit Cancún: Month-by-Month Guide
Best months for Cancún: March, April, February.
- Best months for Cancún: March, April, February.
- Peak season is March, April, February. Expect higher prices and more visitors (estimated from the climate, not from visitor counts).
- Shoulder season: January, May, July, August, November, December. Good weather without the busiest period.
- Wettest months: September, October, June.
- The least pleasant month is October (score 6.1).
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°C | 23°C | 67 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.7 |
| February | 25°C | 24°C | 33 mm | 7 | – | – | 8.2 |
| March | 26°C | 24°C | 25 mm | 5 | – | – | 8.4 |
| April | 26°C | 25°C | 26 mm | 5 | – | – | 8.4 |
| May | 27°C | 26°C | 74 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.8 |
| June | 28°C | 27°C | 134 mm | 16 | – | – | 6.8 |
| July | 28°C | 27°C | 65 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.6 |
| August | 29°C | 27°C | 87 mm | 14 | – | – | 7.2 |
| September | 28°C | 27°C | 161 mm | 20 | – | – | 6.1 |
| October | 28°C | 26°C | 191 mm | 19 | – | – | 6.1 |
| November | 27°C | 25°C | 91 mm | 12 | – | – | 7.5 |
| December | 26°C | 24°C | 61 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.6 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Cancún?
The best months are March, April, February.
When is the rainy season in Cancún?
The wettest months are September, October, June.