Weather in Cancun now
Weather in Cancun now: 28°C, Light drizzle, Humidity 77%, Wind 13 km/h.
Cancun sits at 21.2° north latitude, in the tropics, 11 m above sea level, in the America/Cancun time zone. Over the week ahead highs range from 28° to 30° and lows from 23° to 24°, averaging 27°.
Forecast rainfall totals 47 mm, and 5 of the seven days carry a chance above 50%. Today the sun rises at 06:43 and sets at 18:21: 11:38 of daylight.
| Conditions | high | low | rain | Wind | UV index | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | Rain showers | 30° | 24° | 86% | 15 km/h | 3 |
| Tomorrow | Thunderstorm | 29° | 24° | 99% | 11 km/h | 7 |
| Mon, Oct 19 | Thunderstorm | 29° | 24° | 100% | 12 km/h | 7 |
| Tue, Oct 20 | Thunderstorm | 30° | 24° | 82% | 22 km/h | 7 |
| Wed, Oct 21 | Light drizzle | 29° | 24° | 78% | 20 km/h | 7 |
| Thu, Oct 22 | Light drizzle | 29° | 24° | 50% | 17 km/h | 7 |
| Fri, Oct 23 | Light drizzle | 28° | 23° | 43% | 14 km/h | 6 |
Weather data by Open-Meteo (ECMWF, GFS, ICON models and national weather services). Updated every 15 minutes.
Weather in Cancun month by month
The table gathers the 2016-2025 climate normals for Cancun: average highs and lows, total rainfall and number of rainy days for each month of the year.
Cancun has an annual mean temperature of 26.5°. The warmest month is July, when highs sit around 31.1°; the coldest is January, with average lows of 21.6°. The 9.5° gap between those two ends of the calendar is the measure of how much the year swings here.
Rainfall totals about 1,268 mm a year, spread over roughly 187 rainy days. The wettest month is June, averaging 196.1 mm across 19 days; the driest is March, with 37 mm.
| Month | Average high | Average low | Rainfall | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26.1° | 21.6° | 81.7 mm | 14 |
| February | 27° | 22.5° | 47.1 mm | 11 |
| March | 28.1° | 23.2° | 37 mm | 9 |
| April | 29.3° | 24.1° | 40.3 mm | 8 |
| May | 30.3° | 25.1° | 85.6 mm | 14 |
| June | 30.1° | 25.5° | 196.1 mm | 19 |
| July | 31.1° | 25.9° | 97.1 mm | 16 |
| August | 31.1° | 25.8° | 131.8 mm | 21 |
| September | 30.6° | 25.3° | 181.4 mm | 23 |
| October | 29.4° | 24.4° | 179.4 mm | 22 |
| November | 27.9° | 23.1° | 109.1 mm | 16 |
| December | 26.9° | 22.3° | 81.6 mm | 14 |
When to visit Cancun
For travellers who plan around the weather, December–February tend to be the most comfortable stretch: average highs between 26.1° and 27° and rainfall below the yearly average.
What to expect each month
- In January, highs sit near 26.1° and lows near 21.6°, with about 81.7 mm of rain over 14 days.
- In February, highs sit near 27° and lows near 22.5°, with about 47.1 mm of rain over 11 days.
- In March, highs sit near 28.1° and lows near 23.2°, with about 37 mm of rain over 9 days.
- In April, highs sit near 29.3° and lows near 24.1°, with about 40.3 mm of rain over 8 days.
- In May, highs sit near 30.3° and lows near 25.1°, with about 85.6 mm of rain over 14 days.
- In June, highs sit near 30.1° and lows near 25.5°, with about 196.1 mm of rain over 19 days.
- In July, highs sit near 31.1° and lows near 25.9°, with about 97.1 mm of rain over 16 days.
- In August, highs sit near 31.1° and lows near 25.8°, with about 131.8 mm of rain over 21 days.
- In September, highs sit near 30.6° and lows near 25.3°, with about 181.4 mm of rain over 23 days.
- In October, highs sit near 29.4° and lows near 24.4°, with about 179.4 mm of rain over 22 days.
- In November, highs sit near 27.9° and lows near 23.1°, with about 109.1 mm of rain over 16 days.
- In December, highs sit near 26.9° and lows near 22.3°, with about 81.6 mm of rain over 14 days.
Recorded extremes
Across 2016-2025, the thermometer reached 34.4° at the top of the series and fell to 14.2° at the bottom. These are observed values, not averages: they show what the city has actually faced.
Normals computed from the ERA5 reanalysis (Copernicus/ECMWF), 2016-2025 series.
FAQ
What is the temperature in Cancun right now?
It is 28°C in Cancun right now, with light drizzle. It feels like 32°C.
Will it rain in Cancun today?
The peak chance of rain today is 86%, with about 6.7 mm expected.
What will the weather be tomorrow in Cancun?
Tomorrow the high is 29° and the low 24°, with thunderstorm.
Where does the data come from and how often is it updated?
Data comes from the ECMWF, GFS and ICON models and national weather services via Open-Meteo, updated every 15 minutes.
What is the warmest month in Cancun?
The warmest month is July, with average highs of 31.1° and lows of 25.9°.
Does it rain a lot in Cancun?
The city gets about 1,268 mm a year over 187 rainy days. The wettest month is June, with 196.1 mm.
When is the best time to visit Cancun?
On weather grounds, December–February combine the most agreeable temperatures with below-average rainfall.