Cancun Weather Forecast
Cancun weather: 81°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
14-day forecast for Cancun
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Aug 24 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 90° / 76° | 59% · 0,0 in | 9 mph | 9 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 90° / 79° | 49% · 0,0 in | 8 mph | 9 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 89° / 77° | 92% · 0,1 in | 9 mph | 9 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌦️ Light showers | 88° / 75° | 78% · 0,1 in | 8 mph | 9 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | ☁️ Overcast | 91° / 78° | 59% | 8 mph | 9 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | ☀️ Clear sky | 90° / 78° | 59% | 9 mph | 9 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 90° / 78° | 79% · 0,1 in | 9 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 89° / 77° | 80% · 0,1 in | 8 mph | 9 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | ☁️ Overcast | 90° / 77° | 92% | 7 mph | 9 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 90° / 76° | 83% · 0,1 in | 7 mph | 9 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 89° / 78° | 78% | 7 mph | 9 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 91° / 79° | 60% | 8 mph | 9 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 90° / 79° | 68% · 0,0 in | 8 mph | 9 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 89° / 78° | 68% · 0,0 in | 10 mph | 8 |
The two-week trend
Steady. The second week averages within a degree of the first, so no big change is signalled.
The window averages 90°F against a August normal of 90°F - right on average.
The next 7 days look unusually dry - roughly 30% of a normal August week (0,3 in against 1,1 in).
What this means for Cancun
Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 90°F is in line with the 90°F typical for this month.
A 59% chance means rain is likely somewhere nearby at some point - carry a layer, but do not cancel.
No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in June to August.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 40°F - an unusually even climate through the year.
What to pack, what to skip
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- A packable rain shell - 7 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid June, September and October - historically the least comfortable months here.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Cancun?
Cancun is a city in Mexico. Its coordinates are 21.1619, -86.8515. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Cancun right now?
It is currently 81°F (27°C) with clear. Humidity is 84% and wind is 5 mph.
When is the best time to visit Cancun?
January, February, March, April and May offer the most comfortable conditions in Cancun, which has a temperate climate. June, September and October are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Cancun in?
Cancun observes America/Cancun (UTC-05:00). The local time is 8:32 AM.
How many people live in Cancun?
Cancun has a population of approximately 890.000.
What is the nearest airport to Cancun?
The closest airports are Cancun International Airport (CUN), 9 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Cancun?
Popular options include Playa del Carmen, Cozumel, Tulum Beach, Pre-Hispanic City of Chichen-Itza and Chichen Itza.
What places are in Cancun?
Cancun covers 1 places in this atlas, including Cancun International Airport.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-world) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| 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 8:32 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
