Best time to visit Cancun

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Average monthly temperatures

Cancun has a tropical climate with high temperates throughout the year, as with most tropical destinations there are both dry and rainy seasons, although even during the wetter months there are usually plenty of hot perfect sunny days and any rainfall usually comes in heavy showers which clear quickly.
The best time to visit is between December and March when the weather is most settled.
The hottest month of the year is May with an average daily maximum of 33 C and an average low of 23 C.
The coolest month of the year is January with an average daily maximum of 27 C and an average low of 20 C.

Sunshine and rainfall

The driest month is July with 9 mm of rainfall and 29 perfect sunny days. The wettest month is October with 107 mm of rain over 5 days.

Best time to be on the beach

You should be able to enjoy the beach at any time of the year.

Weather

When is the best time to visit Cancun

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