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Cancun
Visit in April — score 76/100 · avg high 89°F · 11 rainy days
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Monthly Travel Scores
How we scoreScores reflect weather comfort (35%), dry days (35%), daylight hours (15%), crowd levels (10%), and cost (5%) — weighted for typical travelers preferring warm, dry conditions. Customize weights in the interactive tool.January
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Monthly Weather Data
| Month | Score | Avg °F | High °F | Low °F | Rain Days | Precip (mm) | Daylight | Crowds | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45 | 76° | 84° | 66° | 22 | 87 | 10.8h | High | Above avg |
| February | 66 | 76° | 85° | 67° | 13 | 53 | 11.3h | High | Above avg |
| March | 72 | 78° | 87° | 69° | 10 | 39 | 11.9h | Very High | Above avg |
| April | 76 | 80° | 89° | 71° | 11 | 42 | 12.5h | High | Average |
| May | 55 | 82° | 90° | 74° | 21 | 84 | 13.0h | Moderate | Below avg |
| June | 51 | 82° | 89° | 77° | 30 | 182 | 13.3h | Moderate | Below avg |
| July | 47 | 83° | 89° | 78° | 22 | 89 | 13.2h | High | Average |
| August | 46 | 83° | 90° | 79° | 30 | 120 | 12.7h | High | Average |
| September | 49 | 83° | 89° | 78° | 30 | 155 | 12.1h | Moderate | Below avg |
| October | 49 | 81° | 87° | 74° | 31 | 208 | 11.5h | Moderate | Below avg |
| November | 48 | 78° | 85° | 71° | 30 | 134 | 11.0h | Moderate | Below avg |
| December | 48 | 77° | 84° | 68° | 20 | 79 | 10.7h | Very High | Above avg |
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
- Score
- 68/100
- High
- 88°F
- Low
- 71°F
- Rain days
- 14/mo
- Crowds
- high
Spring in Cancun (March, April, May) brings average highs of 88°F and lows of 71°F, with about 14 rainy days per month. Expect high tourist crowds and above average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 68/100, with April being the strongest month of the season at 76/100.
Summer
- Score
- 48/100
- High
- 89°F
- Low
- 78°F
- Rain days
- 27/mo
- Crowds
- high
Summer in Cancun (June, July, August) brings average highs of 89°F and lows of 78°F, with about 27 rainy days per month. Expect high tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 48/100, with June being the strongest month of the season at 51/100.
Fall
- Score
- 49/100
- High
- 87°F
- Low
- 74°F
- Rain days
- 30/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Fall in Cancun (September, October, November) brings average highs of 87°F and lows of 74°F, with about 30 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and budget-friendly accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 49/100, with October being the strongest month of the season at 49/100.
Winter
- Score
- 53/100
- High
- 84°F
- Low
- 67°F
- Rain days
- 18/mo
- Crowds
- very high
Winter in Cancun (December, January, February) brings average highs of 84°F and lows of 67°F, with about 18 rainy days per month. Expect very high tourist crowds and above average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 53/100, with February being the strongest month of the season at 66/100.
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