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Sun & Beach Potential

84/100

Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

February, March, January

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Avoid

May, June, July, August, September, October

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Weather

23°C – 28°C

Avg Temp Range

Precipitation

Seasonal (check heatmap)

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Tip for your trip

The best months for a sun and beach holiday in Cancún are from February, March, January. If you're planning to travel during this period, it's a good idea to arrange your stay early — especially in popular beach areas.

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Climate Heatmap

See at a glance which months offer the best sun & beach conditions — based on temperature, rainfall and climate scores.

Sun & Beach conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Cancún

MonthClimate ScorePredictabilityAvg TempRain (mm)
January
81Excellent
Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
23°70
February
84Excellent
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
24°48
March
82Excellent
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
25°39
April
75Good
Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
27°53
May
61Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
28°122
June
47Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
28°198
July
50Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
28°118
August
45Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 45Weather conditions can vary significantly.
28°155
September
47Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 35Weather conditions can vary significantly.
28°225
October
58Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 35Weather conditions can vary significantly.
27°217
November
76Good
Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
25°95
December
81Excellent
Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
24°77

Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).

Quick summary: visiting Cancún

When is the best time to visit Cancún for sun & beach?

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The best time to visit Cancún for sun & beach is typically in February, March, January, when the weather is most favorable.

When is the rainy season in Cancún?

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Rainy season typically: August–October. It is generally better to avoid these months for sun & beach.

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