Current Weather and Forecast in Cancun, Mexico

Mexico 🇲🇽 · Local time 22:18
82°
Patchy rain nearby Feels like 89° · High 84° / Low 81°
Wind
9 mph
Humidity
86%
0 Low
Updated just now

Cancun hourly forecast: next 24 hours

Today's high of 84°F (29°C) is right in line with the typical October high of 85°F (29°C).

Now
27%
11 PM
23%
12 AM
26%
1 AM
27%
2 AM
27%
3 AM
27%
4 AM
27%
5 AM
69%
6 AM
28%
6:40 AM
Sunrise
7 AM
54%
8 AM
54%
9 AM
48%
10 AM
64%
11 AM
71%
12 PM
63%
1 PM
27%
2 PM
19%
3 PM
18%
4 PM
17%
5 PM
21%
6 PM
24%
6:30 PM
Sunset
7 PM
26%
8 PM
25%
9 PM
16%

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Current conditions in detail

Feels like
89°
Wind
9 mph
ESE · gusts 13 mph
Humidity
86%
Visibility
6 mi
Precipitation
0.0 in
84% chance today

Cancun weather tomorrow (Tuesday, October 6)

Tomorrow in Cancun looks overcast, with a high of 85° and an overnight low of 81°. There is a 84% chance of rain - plan accordingly. Winds top out near 10 mph, and the UV index reaches 10 (very high).

High / Low
85° / 81°
Precipitation
84%
Sunrise / sunset
06:40 AM / 06:30 PM

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Cancun 14-day forecast

Today
Light rain shower
High 84° Low 81°
Chance of precipitation: 84%
Tue, Oct 6 Tuesday
Overcast
High 85° Low 81°
Chance of precipitation: 84%
Wed, Oct 7 Wednesday
Light rain shower
High 84° Low 81°
Chance of precipitation: 83%
Thu, Oct 8 Thursday
Light rain shower
High 84° Low 81°
Chance of precipitation: 87%
Fri, Oct 9 Friday
Light rain shower
High 85° Low 80°
Chance of precipitation: 88%
Sat, Oct 10 Saturday
Overcast
High 86° Low 81°
Chance of precipitation: 83%
Sun, Oct 11 Sunday
Light rain shower
High 83° Low 81°
Chance of precipitation: 86%
Mon, Oct 12 Monday
Overcast
High 85° Low 81°
Chance of precipitation: 49%
Tue, Oct 13 Tuesday
Sunny
High 85° Low 81°
Chance of precipitation: 83%
Wed, Oct 14 Wednesday
Patchy rain nearby
High 83° Low 81°
Chance of precipitation: 78%
Thu, Oct 15 Thursday
Patchy rain nearby
High 84° Low 80°
Chance of precipitation: 57%
Fri, Oct 16 Friday
Sunny
High 85° Low 80°
Chance of precipitation: 66%
Sat, Oct 17 Saturday
Patchy rain nearby
High 85° Low 79°
Chance of precipitation: 78%
Sun, Oct 18 Sunday
Sunny
High 84° Low 80°
Chance of precipitation: 8%

About the weather in Cancun

Cancun has a tropical wet-and-dry climate. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 88°, and January the coldest, when nights fall to around 71°. June brings the most rain, on about 18 days, while May is the sunniest, with 11.9 hours of sunshine a day. Over a whole year it rains on roughly 180 days.

Cancun climate guide: monthly averages, seasons and the best time to visit

Common questions

Which month is wettest in Cancun?
June, at 7.8 inches (198 mm) over about 18 days. March is the driest month, at 1.4 inches (37 mm).
When is Cancun at its hottest?
July, averaging 88°F (31°C) by day and 79°F (26°C) overnight. The hottest single day in our 2015-2024 record for this location reached 94°F (34°C).
How many rainy days does Cancun get in a year?
About 180 days bring measurable precipitation, totalling 49.3 inches (1252 mm). That works out at roughly 7.0 mm on an average wet day.
How much sun does Cancun get?
10.7 hours a day averaged over the year, peaking in May at 11.9 hours.
When is Cancun at its coldest?
January, with highs of 79°F (26°C) and lows near 71°F (22°C). The coldest day in the 2015-2024 record fell to 58°F (14°C).
Is there snow in Cancun?
Effectively no. The 2015-2024 record for Cancun shows no regular measurable snowfall.
What should I pack for Cancun?
It depends on the month: July runs to 88°F (31°C) while January holds at 79°F (26°C). The full month-by-month breakdown is in the packing notes above.
What is the best month to go to Cancun?
The best time to visit Cancun is generally November to April, when humidity and rainfall are at their lowest, which is what actually varies here. Daytime temperatures in that window sit near 81°F (27°C), with rain on about 12 days a month. For the same question asked the other way round, see where else is warm in November.