Mexico City vs Cancun: Weather & Climate Compared
🇲🇽 Mexico City, Mexico · 🇲🇽 Cancun, Mexico
Warmer overall
Cancun
Sunnier
Mexico City
More rainy days
Cancun
Mexico City vs Cancun weather right now
At this moment, Cancun is the warmer of the two by 20°F (11°C).
The short answer
Across the year, Cancun is the warmer of the two: its annual average of 79°F (26°C) beats Mexico City's 62°F (17°C) by roughly 17.1°F (9.5°C).
Head to head
- Sunshine: Mexico City collects 10.7 hours of daily sun across the year; Cancun manages 10.7.
- Rain: Cancun records roughly 180 days of measurable precipitation annually; Mexico City sees 151.
- Peak heat: the hottest stretch lands in May for Mexico City (81°F (27°C)) and July for Cancun (88°F (31°C)).
- Coldest nights: winter bottoms out at 45°F (7°C) in Mexico City (January) and 71°F (22°C) in Cancun (January).
Mexico City vs Cancun month by month
| Month | Mexico City high / low | Cancun high / low | Mexico City rain days | Cancun rain days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72° / 45° | 79° / 71° | 2 | 13 |
| February | 76° / 47° | 80° / 72° | 2 | 10 |
| March | 79° / 50° | 82° / 74° | 6 | 9 |
| April | 81° / 53° | 85° / 76° | 8 | 7 |
| May | 81° / 55° | 86° / 77° | 13 | 14 |
| June | 76° / 56° | 86° / 78° | 20 | 18 |
| July | 73° / 55° | 88° / 79° | 27 | 15 |
| August | 73° / 55° | 88° / 79° | 27 | 20 |
| September | 72° / 55° | 87° / 78° | 24 | 22 |
| October | 72° / 52° | 85° / 76° | 14 | 22 |
| November | 73° / 49° | 82° / 74° | 5 | 15 |
| December | 72° / 46° | 80° / 73° | 3 | 14 |
Who's warmer, month by month?
There is no seasonal flip here: Cancun holds the temperature lead in all twelve months of the year. Come August the difference peaks near 15°F (8°C); by March Mexico City almost catches up.
Sunshine, daylight and rain chance
| Month | Mexico City sun | Cancun sun | Mexico City daylight | Cancun daylight | Mexico City wet-day chance | Cancun wet-day chance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10.1 h | 9.3 h | 11.1 h | 11.0 h | 8% | 42% |
| February | 10.9 h | 10.5 h | 11.5 h | 11.4 h | 8% | 36% |
| March | 11.3 h | 11.4 h | 12.0 h | 12.0 h | 18% | 29% |
| April | 11.8 h | 11.7 h | 12.6 h | 12.6 h | 28% | 24% |
| May | 11.8 h | 11.9 h | 13.0 h | 13.1 h | 41% | 45% |
| June | 10.9 h | 10.7 h | 13.3 h | 13.4 h | 65% | 61% |
| July | 10.8 h | 11.8 h | 13.2 h | 13.3 h | 86% | 49% |
| August | 10.5 h | 11.2 h | 12.8 h | 12.8 h | 87% | 63% |
| September | 9.7 h | 10.7 h | 12.2 h | 12.2 h | 78% | 75% |
| October | 9.8 h | 9.9 h | 11.7 h | 11.6 h | 47% | 69% |
| November | 10.2 h | 10.2 h | 11.2 h | 11.1 h | 17% | 51% |
| December | 10.3 h | 9.6 h | 11.0 h | 10.8 h | 9% | 46% |
Seasons compared
| Months | Mexico City high / low | Cancun high / low | Mexico City rain days | Cancun rain days | Mexico City sun | Cancun sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December - February | 73° / 46° | 80° / 72° | 8 | 38 | 10.4 h | 9.8 h |
| March - May | 80° / 53° | 84° / 76° | 27 | 30 | 11.6 h | 11.7 h |
| June - August | 74° / 55° | 87° / 78° | 73 | 53 | 10.7 h | 11.2 h |
| September - November | 72° / 52° | 85° / 76° | 43 | 59 | 9.9 h | 10.3 h |
Best months for sightseeing
Counting months with average highs between 64°F and 82°F (18-28°C) and fewer than 12 wet days:
- Mexico City: January, February, March, April, November, December (6 months)
- Cancun: February, March (2 months)
Both cities are at their most comfortable in February, March, the easiest window for a trip that takes in both.
Records, distance and time difference
- Mexico City records (2015-2024): high of 94° in June, low of 31° in December.
- Cancun records (2015-2024): high of 94° in August, low of 58° in December.
- Distance: Mexico City and Cancun are about 805 miles (1,295 km) apart as the crow flies.
- Time difference: Cancun is 1 hour ahead of Mexico City right now.
Mexico City vs Cancun: quick answers
Is Mexico City warmer than Cancun?
No - Cancun is warmer on annual average by about 17.1°F (9.5°C). The month-by-month table shows where the gap widens.
Which city is sunnier, Mexico City or Cancun?
Mexico City, with 10.7 hours of average daily sunshine against 10.7 in Cancun.
Which city gets more rain?
Cancun - roughly 180 days with measurable precipitation a year, compared with 151 in Mexico City.
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