Cancun Weather Forecast
Cancun weather: 79°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Will it rain in Cancun?
No - rain is unlikely in Cancun today.
Rain is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.
Over the next 7 days, about 0,5 in of precipitation is forecast, with the wettest days falling on Sat, Sun, Wed and Thu.
Rainfall over the next 7 days is close to normal for August (0,5 in against a typical 1,1 in).
16-day forecast for Cancun
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Aug 21 | ☁️ Overcast | 90° / 78° | 8% | 8 mph | 8 |
| Sat, Aug 22 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 90° / 78° | 59% · 0,2 in | 9 mph | 9 |
| Sun, Aug 23 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 89° / 77° | 90% · 0,1 in | 8 mph | 9 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 89° / 77° | 31% · 0,0 in | 9 mph | 9 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | ☀️ Clear sky | 90° / 80° | 33% | 9 mph | 9 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 89° / 78° | 77% · 0,1 in | 8 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 87° / 78° | 74% · 0,2 in | 9 mph | 8 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 89° / 76° | 77% · 0,1 in | 9 mph | 9 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 90° / 79° | 55% · 0,0 in | 9 mph | 8 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 89° / 78° | 66% · 0,1 in | 8 mph | 8 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 90° / 78° | 73% | 7 mph | 9 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 90° / 77° | 66% · 0,1 in | 7 mph | 8 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 90° / 75° | 68% · 0,2 in | 6 mph | 9 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 90° / 78° | 81% · 0,0 in | 9 mph | 9 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 85° / 77° | 29% · 0,2 in | 8 mph | 8 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | 34% | -- | — |
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.
Rain is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.
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 - 4 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 79°F (26°C) with overcast. Humidity is 93% and wind is 4 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 10:52 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 21, 2026 at 10:52 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
