Cancún
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Cancún month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Cancún are typically January, February and March, with average daytime highs around 26–28°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 31°C), January the coldest (average low 22°C), and June the wettest (about 197 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26.2 | 21.7 | 82 | 9.2 |
| February | 27.0 | 22.5 | 47 | 10.5 |
| March | 28.1 | 23.3 | 37 | 11.4 |
| April | 29.3 | 24.1 | 40 | 11.7 |
| May | 30.3 | 25.2 | 85 | 11.9 |
| June | 30.1 | 25.5 | 197 | 10.7 |
| July | 31.1 | 25.9 | 97 | 11.8 |
| August | 31.1 | 25.9 | 132 | 11.3 |
| September | 30.6 | 25.4 | 180 | 10.7 |
| October | 29.4 | 24.5 | 180 | 10.0 |
| November | 27.9 | 23.1 | 109 | 10.3 |
| December | 27.0 | 22.4 | 82 | 9.7 |
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01 · OverviewCancún, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Cancún took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Cancún
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Cancún
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Cancún
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Cancún
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Cancún
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Cancún
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cancún
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01 · Q&AWhere is Cancún located and what are its coordinates?
Cancún is situated in Mexico at geographic coordinates 21.1743, -86.8466 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Cancún?
Cancún has a recorded population of approximately 888,797 and observes the America/Cancun time zone (MXN).
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Cancún?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Cancún include es-MX, and the circulating currency is MXN.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Cancún?
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