What is the weather like in Cancun in August and September?

Cancun weather August It has a tropical climate with high temperatures all year round and August is the hottest month of the year. Cancún's location does mean there's a rainy season from May to October, with September being the wettest month. When it rains though, it's usually in short and sharp downpours.



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September is the wettest month in Cancun, with an average of 11 inches of rainfall over about 10 days of the month. There's an average of 9 hours of sunshine daily.

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September is the rainiest month of the year, expecting at least ten wet days with an average monthly rainfall of 270mm. Humidity levels are high due to cloud coverage, ranging from 58% to 98% throughout the wet season. Cancun weather in the winter is very pleasant with average highs of 28°C.

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The best time to visit Mexico is between December and April, when the sun is high in the sky, and there is almost no rain. July to August is also a good season to visit, as the summer heat would have waned away, but the summer vacation crowds might be too high for some people.

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An average August has the fourth highest monthly rainfall, with rain falling on 4 days of the month. Again, you shouldn't let this worry you too much as the rainfall is usually sporadic but heavy – rarely will those 4 days of rainfall occur on consecutive days and last all day long.

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September in Cancun is less crowded and potentially more affordable compared to the peak tourist season. This month falls during the low tourist season, making it attractive to travelers seeking a quieter and more relaxed vacation. There are fewer tourists in September than in the peak months of December through April.

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From the end of June until September this is hot and humid. Mosquitoes wake up with the humidity.

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Daily averages fluctuate between 28°C/82°F and 29°C/84°F throughout the month, with 25 days of the month exceeding temperatures of 32°C/90°C and every day exceeding 27°C/80°F. The first two weeks of the month see more daily averages of 29°C/84°F than 28°C/82°F, making it the hottest time to visit.

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June is the hottest month in Cancun with an average temperature of 28°C (82°F) and the coldest is January at 23°C (73°F) with the most daily sunshine hours at 11 in August. The wettest month is September with an average of 270mm of rain.

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