Geography of Cancun International Airport
Geography of Cancun International Airport: location, coordinates, elevation, terrain and the places around it.
Geography of Cancun International Airport
Playa del Carmen is 31 mi to the south-west, Cozumel is 42 mi to the south, Tulum Beach is 69 mi to the south-west and Tulum is 69 mi to the south-west.
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Coordinates: 21°2′11.4″N 86°52′37.6″W (21.0365, -86.8771)
Quick facts about Cancun International Airport
| Type | Airport |
|---|---|
| City | Cancun |
| Country | Mexico |
| Continent | North America |
| Coordinates | 21°2′11.4″N 86°52′37.6″W (21.0365, -86.8771) |
| IATA code | CUN |
| Local time | 7:51 AM (UTC-05:00) |
| Best months | January, February, March, April and May |
| Climate | Temperate |
Summary
Cancun International Airport is an airport in Cancun. Cancun International Airport (CUN) is a commercial airport.
Right now it is 80°F (27°C) in Cancun International Airport with mainly clear. It feels like 90°F. Today runs from 76°F to 90°F. Chance of precipitation is 57%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.1/10 - good conditions.
The best time to visit Cancun International Airport is January, February, March, April and May. The climate is temperate. June, September and October tend to be the least comfortable months. August is the warmest month with average highs near 90°F, while February is the coldest with lows near 69°F.
Nearby highlights include Playa del Carmen, Cozumel, Tulum Beach and Pre-Hispanic City of Chichen-Itza.
In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 90°F is in line with the 90°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. outdoors is the strongest bet in Cancun International Airport today at 8.3/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Climate in Cancun International Airport month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81° | 71° | 2,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| February | 81° | 69° | 1,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| March | 84° | 74° | 1,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 85° | 74° | 1,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 89° | 79° | 1,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 87° | 78° | 9,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| July | 89° | 78° | 5,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| August | 90° | 78° | 4,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 89° | 77° | 6,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| October | 86° | 76° | 7,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 83° | 73° | 4,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| December | 81° | 72° | 3,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Cancun International Airport?
Cancun International Airport is an airport in Cancun. Its coordinates are 21.0365, -86.8771. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Cancun International Airport right now?
It is currently 80°F (27°C) with mainly clear. Humidity is 88% and wind is 5 mph.
When is the best time to visit Cancun International Airport?
January, February, March, April and May offer the most comfortable conditions in Cancun International Airport, which has a temperate climate. June, September and October are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Cancun International Airport in?
Cancun International Airport observes America/Cancun (UTC-05:00). The local time is 7:51 AM.
What are the top things to do in Cancun International Airport?
Popular options include Playa del Carmen, Cozumel, Tulum Beach, Pre-Hispanic City of Chichen-Itza and Chichen Itza.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (airports) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Map tiles | OpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri. |
| Elevation | Open-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated August 25, 2026 at 7:51 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
