Best time to visit Cancún

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December to April is dry but priciest; spring break crowds in March.

Cancún month by month

Month	Rating	Avg high	Rain	Crowds	Flights	What’s on
January	Good	28°C	Some rain	Peak crowds	Priciest	–
February	Good	29°C	Some rain	Peak crowds	Priciest	–
March	Good	30°C	Some rain	Peak crowds	Priciest	Chichén Itzá equinox
April	Good	31°C	Some rain	Moderate	Average	–
May	Poor	32°C	Some rain	Moderate	Average	Sargassum season
June	Poor	33°C	Wet	Quiet	Cheapest	Sargassum season, Hurricane season
July	Poor	33°C	Wet	Moderate	Average	Sargassum season, Hurricane season
August	Poor	33°C	Wet	Moderate	Average	Sargassum season, Hurricane season
September	Poor	32°C	Very wet	Quiet	Cheapest	Hurricane season
October	Poor	31°C	Very wet	Quiet	Cheapest	Hurricane season
November	Mixed	30°C	Wet	Moderate	Average	Hurricane season
December	Good	29°C	Some rain	Peak crowds	Priciest	–

Flights to Cancún are usually cheapest in June and September–October. The catch: highs reach 33°C in June.
Crowds and prices peak in December–March, so book early.
The heaviest rain falls in September–October.

When is the best time to visit Cancún?

The best time to visit Cancún is December–March. December to April is dry but priciest; spring break crowds in March.

What is the cheapest time to fly to Cancún?

Flights are usually cheapest in June and September–October, when demand is lowest.

When is Cancún busiest?

Cancún is busiest in December–March.

What is the weather like in Cancún?

June is the warmest month, with average highs of 33°C, and January the coolest at 28°C. The wettest period is June–November.