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Weather information and forecasts for Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Cozumel, Isla Mujeres, and the Riviera Maya.

Tropical Weather: Warm and Sunny All Year

Typical Weather at Playa Caracol in Cancun

Typical Weather in Cancun

Cancun and the Riviera Maya have superb tropical weather all year round. We are lucky to get well more than 200 days of full sun per year. The average high temperature tops 80°F (32°C) all year long and reaches 90°F (32°C) during July and August. In summer, average low temperatures reach down only to the upper 70s (around 26°C ); but in winter average lows may reach down to the upper 60s (around 20°C) giving locals a much-needed excuse to get out their jackets.

Short rain showers are common during summer and fall months, heavy rains are more likely in June, September and October. Rain is welcome here since showers are usually short and give people a break from the high temperatures.

Hurricane season runs from June through November, with peak activity in September. Tourists tend to stay away during September and October, but after living here for a while we believe that those months have the very nicest weather, so long as there are no hurricanes! In September and October the ocean is still very warm but the air cools off, making it very pleasant to partake in any activity. The best deals to Cancun can be found in the Fall.

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Weather Forecasts and Maps for Cancun and the Riviera Maya

Current weather forecasts and weather maps for Cancun, Mexico and the Riviera Maya.

Monthly Average Temperature Chart for Cancun and the Riviera Maya

Month Avg High Avg Low Warmest Coldest Avg Dew Pt Wet Days
January 81°F/27°C 67°F/19°C 95°F/35°C 45°F/7°C 68°F/20°C 5
February 82°F/28°C 68°F/20°C 90°F/32°C 52°F/11°C 68°F/20°C 4
March 84°F/29°C 71°F/22°C 91°F/33°C 52°F/11°C 69°F/21°C 3
April 85°F/29°C 73°F/23°C 97°F/36°C 52°F/11°C 71°F/22°C 2
May 88°F/31°C 77°F/25°C 99°F/37°C 63°F/17°C 73°F/23°C 4
June 89°F/32°C 78°F/26°C 102°F/39°C 63°F/17°C 76°F/24°C 6
July 90°F/32°C 78°F/26°C 102°F/39°C 64°F/18°C 76°F/24°C 4
August 90°F/32°C 77°F/25°C 100°F/38°C 64°F/18°C 76°F/24°C 4
September 89°F/32°C 76°F/24°C 102°F/39°C 63°F/17°C 75°F/24°C 7
October 87°F/31°C 74°F/23°C 102°F/39°C 59°F/15°C 73°F/23°C 8
November 84°F/29°C 72°F/22°C 99°F/37°C 55°F/13°C 71°F/22°C 5
December 82°F/28°C 69°F/21°C 88°F/31°C 52°F/11°C 69°F/21°C 6

Source: Weather.com

Hurricane Information  

Cancun’s tropical hurricane season begins in June and runs through November. Peak hurricane activity is in mid-September. Hurricanes require sea surfaces temperatures of at least 80°F (26°C) and the earth's rotation causes the hurricane to spin.

Current Sea Surface Temperature and Tropical Storm Map

Current Sea Surface Temperature and Tropical Storm Map

Hurricane Information

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