Temperature
Very hot by day, warm at night.
95°Ftypical Aug high
Cancún
Mexico · North America
Cancún is most comfortable in the drier months around December to March. Typical daytime highs run about 83-95°F year-round. The climate is hot and humid. Rainy season runs roughly May to October.
Best time to go
12 mo · Typical year
Temperature range
68°F to 95°F
Rain
14 days/mo
Sunshine
10.8 h/day
Humidity feel
Humid year-round
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Precipitation
Rain most days.
65%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Plenty of sun this month.
11.4 hAug sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Hot days, with humid stretches.
Very humidAug heat feel
Air-feel chart data is unavailable for this destination. Use the selected-month dew point, temperature, rain, and sunshine context together rather than treating any one metric as total comfort.
Sea temperature
85°Aug sea temp
More detailIncludes sky and daypart comfort
Cloud cover
Partly cloudy across the month.
46%Aug clear sky
ClearCloud cover
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 3, 2026
Data & methodology