Measured, not vibes
Best Time to Visit Cancun
By measured weather comfort, the top months for Cancun are February, January, March — and RouteVerdict's editorial pick, which also weighs crowds and prices, is January, February, March, April, December. The table below is computed from ERA5 reanalysis data for 2020–2024, measured at Cancún (Cancun) (11 m elevation).
Month by month
Cancun weather and comfort, 2020–2024
| Month | Avg high | Wet days | Comfort | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26.5°C / 80°F | 12.8 | 69 | Best |
| February | 27.1°C / 81°F | 10.5 | 71 | Best |
| March | 28.4°C / 83°F | 8.7 | 69 | Best |
| April | 29.8°C / 86°F | 6.2 | 66 | |
| May | 30.6°C / 87°F | 11.2 | 54 | Shoulder |
| June | 30.1°C / 86°F | 16.5 | 49 | |
| July | 31.2°C / 88°F | 14 | 48 | |
| August | 31.4°C / 89°F | 16.3 | 44 | |
| September | 30.8°C / 87°F | 16.8 | 46 | |
| October | 29.7°C / 85°F | 17.7 | 49 | |
| November | 28.3°C / 83°F | 14.8 | 59 | Shoulder |
| December | 26.9°C / 80°F | 12.8 | 68 |
Comfort is RouteVerdict's 0–100 score: 100·exp(−(high−23)²/162) × (1 − min(0.35, wet days × 0.02)). The full method is on the methodology page. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (ERA5, CC BY 4.0), 2020–2024 normals. Wet day = ≥1 mm precipitation.
FAQ
Cancun timing questions
What is the best month to visit Cancun?
By measured weather comfort (ERA5 2020–2024), the top months are February, January, and March, with February scoring highest. RouteVerdict's editorial pick is January, February, March, April, and December, which also weighs crowds, prices, and events.
What is the hottest month in Cancun?
August, with an average daily high of 31.4°C (89°F).
What is the rainiest month in Cancun?
October, averaging 17.7 days with at least 1 mm of precipitation.
When is shoulder season in Cancun?
November and May — the best-scoring months outside both the measured top three and RouteVerdict's editorial peak-season pick.