Climate normals · 1970–2000
Cancún Climate
Cancún is a city in Mexico (23) with a population of about 888,797. Its average annual temperature is 25.9°C (79°F), with roughly 1235 mm of rain per year.
25.9°C
Avg Temp
1235
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Cancún Climate
Cancún has an average annual temperature of 25.9°C (79°F) and receives about 1235 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
25.9°C
Avg Temp
1235
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 23° / 73° | 77 mm |
| February | 23° / 74° | 50 mm |
| March | 25° / 76° | 40 mm |
| April | 26° / 79° | 51 mm |
| May | 28° / 82° | 99 mm |
| June | 28° / 82° | 153 mm |
| July | 28° / 83° | 109 mm |
| August | 28° / 83° | 135 mm |
| September | 28° / 82° | 192 mm |
| October | 26° / 80° | 161 mm |
| November | 25° / 77° | 93 mm |
| December | 24° / 74° | 75 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Cancún
The most comfortable months to visit Cancún are typically February, March and January, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 33°C high). The coldest is January (near 17°C low). September is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Cancún are typically February, March and January, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Cancún, Mexico has an average annual temperature of 25.9°C and about 1235 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January.
In July, the hottest month, daily highs in Cancún average about 33°C (92°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.