City Trips Potential
Good
Based on optimal climate
Seasonality
January, December, February
Avoid (Extreme Weather)
Weather
Avg Temp Range
Precipitation
Seasonal (check heatmap)
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Planning a city trip to Cancún?
The best time to visit Cancún for a city trip is January, December, February, when you’ll get the best balance of weather, atmosphere, and activities. If you're planning your visit during this period, it’s worth exploring the best areas to stay and things to do in advance.
Climate Heatmap
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Monthly weather & climate data for Cancún
| Month | Climate Score | Predictability | Avg Temp | Rain (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
January | 70Good Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 23° | 70 |
February | 65Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 24° | 48 |
March | 58Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 25° | 39 |
April | 51Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 27° | 53 |
May | 39Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 28° | 122 |
June | 26Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 28° | 198 |
July | 31Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 28° | 118 |
August | 26Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 45Weather conditions can vary significantly. | 28° | 155 |
September | 25Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 35Weather conditions can vary significantly. | 28° | 225 |
October | 32Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 35Weather conditions can vary significantly. | 27° | 217 |
November | 58Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 25° | 95 |
December | 68Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 24° | 77 |
Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).
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