Cancun Weather Forecast
Cancun weather: 81°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Weekend outlook
☀️ 90° / 78°
Clear sky · 59% rain · wind 9 mph
🌦️ 90° / 78°
Light drizzle · 79% rain · wind 9 mph
Best time to go outside today
7 AM - 10 AM · comfort score 7.5/10
The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best.
Is today a good day to visit?
Activity scores from 0 to 10 based on temperature, rain, wind, sun and visibility.
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 7:57 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 7:57 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
