Cancún weather
At 1:30 PM local time it was drizzle and 30°C (86°F). Light rain for 2 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.3 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: Dec–May. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Cancún, Quintana Roo, Mexico.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 35%
- Chance of rain
- 20%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 2 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.3 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Dec–MayOff season Jun, Sep–Oct
About Cancún weather
Is it raining in Cancún right now?
Yes. It’s drizzle and 30° right now. Light rain for 2 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.3 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Cancún this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 30–31° and lows of 21–24°. Rain is likely on 7 of 7 days (Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday). The driest day looks like Friday.
Has it been raining in Cancún lately?
In the past 7 days, Cancún had 6 rainy days and 20.1 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Cancún?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Cancún weather by month
When is the best time to visit Cancún?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Cancún is Dec–May, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Jun, Sep–Oct tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 26°C (79°F) in January to 30°C (87°F) in August.
What is the rainiest month in Cancún?
October is the wettest month, with about 224 mm (8.8 in) of rain on average. March is the driest, with about 38 mm (1.5 in).
What is the hottest month in Cancún?
August is the warmest, with average highs of 30°C (87°F) and lows of 27°C (80°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 26°C (79°F) and lows of 22°C (71°F).
Does Cancún have a rainy season?
Yes. Jun, Sep–Oct is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Feb–Apr is usually dry (under 60 mm).
How warm is the sea in Cancún?
The sea is warmest in August at about 30°C (85°F) and coolest in February at about 27°C (80°F). It is warm enough for swimming all year.
Cancún weather month by month
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), sea temperature from Open-Meteo Marine, forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months