Month guide · Cancún · Mexico
Cancún in April
What April is really like in Cancún: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
April is one of the best months to visit Cancún. Expect average highs of 31°C (88°F), lows of 23°C (73°F), about 3 rainy days and roughly 12.6 hours of daylight. Very sunny and getting hotter; Easter week brings Mexican holidaymakers to every beach.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 31°C (88°F) / 23°C (73°F)
- Rainy days
- About 3
- Daylight
- About 12.6 hours
- Sea temperature
- 27°C (81°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in April
April is the 6th-warmest month in Cancún: days average 31°C (88°F) against a yearly average high of 31°C (88°F), and nights fall to about 23°C (73°F). Rain falls on roughly 3 of its 30 days. Compared with March (30°C (86°F)), April is about as warm; by May highs stay near 32°C (90°F).
- Sunrise (15 April)
- About 06:28
- Sunset (15 April)
- About 19:06
- Daylight
- About 12.6 hours
- Sea
- 27°C (81°F)
Spring (March–May). Hot, dry and sunny, with spring-break crowds in March and Easter holidays in March or April; May is quieter, but sargassum can start to appear.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, April rates 4 for crowds (the peak is February at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in February). Book accommodation early: April is one of the pricier months.
Events in April
- Semana Santa (Holy Week) holidays (March or April)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in April
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Beach · Southern Hotel Zone
Playa Delfines (El Mirador)
One of the few long stretches of the Hotel Zone without hotels directly on the sand, Playa Delfines around km 18 has a lookout point over the open Caribbean and the colourful CANCÚN letters that everyone photographs.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Iconic
- Photo spot
- Views
Beach · Northern Hotel Zone
Playa Langosta and Playa Tortugas
Head here when the east-facing beaches fly red flags or are affected by seaweed.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- Outdoors
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Island · Isla Mujeres
Isla Mujeres
Twenty minutes by ferry from Cancún, Isla Mujeres is about 7 km long, with the calm, shallow turquoise water of Playa Norte at its northern tip, a walkable town of colourful streets and seafood restaurants, and cliffs and a sculpture park at Punta Sur in the south.
- Time needed
- Full day
- Cost
- Low cost
- Iconic
- Kids
- Couples
- Outdoors
- Views
Island · Isla Contoy
Isla Contoy
Bring binoculars and plenty of water; there is little shade on the boat or the beach.
- Time needed
- Full day
- Cost
- Expensive
- Nature
- Off the beaten path
- Outdoors
The sea averages 27°C (81°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Cancún.
What to pack
For highs near 31°C, lows near 23°C and 3 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is April a good time to visit Cancún?
One of the best months to visit Cancún, with a notable event on the calendar. The other best months are December–March. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is April a good time to visit Cancún?
It is one of the best months to visit Cancún. Very sunny and getting hotter; Easter week brings Mexican holidaymakers to every beach.
+How warm is Cancún in April?
Average highs are around 31°C (88°F) and lows around 23°C (73°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Cancún in April?
Expect rain on about 3 days of the month, so it is usually dry.