Quintana Roo, Mexico
Cancun
Cancun is a city in Quintana Roo, Mexico, close to the sea. It has a population of about 888,797 (2020). The climate is classified as tropical monsoon (Köppen Am), with .
Now27°C
Best timeFeb–Apr
Population888,797
Local time12:59
21.17° N, 86.85° WElevation 11 mUTC−5 · Eastern Standard Time
October: high / low28° / 25°
Rain this month202mm
Sea this month29°
Best timeFeb–Apr
Best: Feb–Apr. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Cancun at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:47 · 18:1711 h 30 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon97% · Moonrise 17:09Next holiday16 NovemberRevolution DayNext eclipse20 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitFeb–Apr
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month29°C
Average high in August
Coolest month23°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthAugust
147 mm of rain
Driest monthApril
48 mm of rain
Warmest sea29°C
September
How Cancun has grown
People living in the built-up area (84 km² today), every five years since 1975; 2030 is the projection.
+20562%2,956 in 1975 → 611k in 2025Weather in Cancun
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
27°C
Today hour by hourSunny · wind 25 km/h · humidity 65%
Today24 Oct28°26°4.3 mm
Sun25 Oct28°25°5.9 mm
Mon26 Oct28°26°8.9 mm
Tue27 Oct29°26°7 mm
Wed28 Oct28°26°
Thu29 Oct28°24°0.5 mm
Fri30 Oct28°27°1 mm
Sat31 Oct29°27°
Sun1 Nov29°27°0.5 mm
Mon2 Nov29°27°1.5 mm
When to go to Cancun
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 72 | 74 | 79 | 74 | 58 | 49 | 51 | 50 | 48 | 54 | 60 | 64 |
| High | 25° | 26° | 26° | 27° | 28° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 27° | 26° |
| Low | 23° | 23° | 24° | 25° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 25° | 24° | 23° |
| Rain (mm) | 87 | 59 | 64 | 48 | 103 | 185 | 111 | 147 | 214 | 202 | 105 | 82 |
| Wet days | 12 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 13 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 19 | 20 | 16 | 15 |
| Sea | 27° | 26° | 26° | 27° | 28° | 28° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 27° |
What's on in Cancun
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Music venues
1 shows
Monuments and museums in Cancun
More museums: Casa Lima Museo Parque
Outdoors around Cancun
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Playa CentroViewpoints
3.5 kmPuerto CancúnGolf courses
3.7 kmTrailer Park CampingCamp sites
6.1 kmcampo de adiestramiento de infantería de marinaCamp sites
8.8 kmInteractive Aquarium CancunAquariums
8.9 kmPlaza la Isla. Atardecer al lado del muelleViewpoints
9 kmDive site
8.8 kmDive Center at Majestic Elegance Costa MujeresDive site
12 kmEl FaritoDive site
13 kmDive site
13 kmNature around Cancun
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Mexico seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Cancun
Tropical storms · Cancun
C4Hurricane Helene (2024)68 km · 120 km/hTSTropical Storm Alex (2022)85 km · 65 km/hC4Hurricane Delta (2020)42 km · 167 km/hC1Hurricane Nate (2017)99 km · 102 km/hTSTropical Storm Karen (2013)37 km · 83 km/hC3Hurricane Rina (2011)26 km · 74 km/hTSTropical Storm Don (2011)93 km · 65 km/hC2Hurricane Dolly (2008)45 km · 83 km/hC5Hurricane Wilma (2005)30 km · 157 km/hC1Hurricane Claudette (2003)38 km · 93 km/hC1Hurricane Keith (1988)6 km · 111 km/hC5Hurricane Gilbert (1988)55 km · 259 km/hC5Hurricane Allen (1980)84 km · 306 km/h
Universities and research institutes
Universidad Anáhuac de CancúnUniversity or college · founded 1964
Instituto Tecnológico de CancúnUniversity or college · founded 1986
Universidad Maya de las AméricasUniversity or college · founded 1999
Universidad del CaribeUniversity or college · founded 2000
Universidad Americana de EuropaUniversity or college · founded 2015
Earth and Life UniversityUniversity or college · founded 2019
Tecnológico Nacional de México Campus CancúnUniversity or college
Universidad Tecnologica de CancunUniversity or college
Towns and villages around Cancun
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Cancun from above
Around Cancun20 places to see, do and reach nearby
Costa Occidental de Isla Mujeres, Punta Cancún y Punta Nizuc National ParkNature9.2 kmHotel ZoneNature11 kmPlaya TortugasNature8.9 kmIsla Blanca BeachNature5.1 kmPlaya AnchaNature10 kmBajo PepitoNature11 kmIsla MujeresNature13 kmDive siteDive site8.8 kmDive Center at Majestic Elegance Costa MujeresDive site12 kmEl FaritoDive site13 kmCancun Underwater MuseumMuseum11 kmMayan Museum of CancúnMuseum13 kmEstación CancúnStation17 kmTerminal Marítima UltramarFerry port4.2 kmEl EmbarcaderoFerry port6.9 kmAlfredo V. BonfilPlace9.6 kmIsla MujeresPlace14 kmPuerto MorelosPlace37 kmLeona VicarioPlace42 kmChiquiláPlace58 km
Getting to Cancun
Cancún International AirportCUN
15 kmCozumel International AirportCZM
74 kmFelipe Carrillo Puerto International Airport TulumTQO
140 kmEstación CancúnRailway station
17 kmTerminal Marítima UltramarTerminal Maritima de Isla Mujeres
4.2 kmEl EmbarcaderoTerminal Maritima de Isla Mujeres
6.9 kmPlaces near Cancun
Places with a climate like Cancun
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Cancun?
Based on 30-year climate normals, February, March and April offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Cancun.
What is the hottest month in Cancun?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 26°C.
What is the coldest month in Cancun?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 25°C and lows of 23°C.
What is the rainiest month in Cancun?
August is the wettest month with about 147 mm of precipitation on 22 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Cancun?
The sea is warmest in September at about 29°C and coolest in February at about 26°C.