Sun & Beach Potential
Excellent
Based on optimal climate
Seasonality
February, March, January
May, June, July, August, September, October
Weather
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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Sun & Beach conditions breakdown
Monthly weather & climate data for Cancún
| Month | Climate Score | Predictability | Avg Temp | Rain (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).
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