Month guide · Cancún · Mexico
Cancún in September
What September is really like in Cancún: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Peter Maas 16:07, 3 December 2006 (UTC), CC BY-SA 2.5
Quick answer
September is a month many travellers avoid. Expect average highs of 32°C (90°F), lows of 24°C (75°F), about 14 rainy days and roughly 12.2 hours of daylight. The wettest month and the peak of hurricane season; the lowest prices, but plans may be disrupted.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 32°C (90°F) / 24°C (75°F)
- Rainy days
- About 14
- Daylight
- About 12.2 hours
- Sea temperature
- 29°C (84°F)
- Crowds
- Very quiet
- Hotel prices
- Lowest
Weather in September
September is the 5th-warmest month in Cancún: days average 32°C (90°F) against a yearly average high of 31°C (88°F), and nights fall to about 24°C (75°F). Rain falls on roughly 14 of its 30 days. Compared with August (33°C (91°F)), September is about as warm; by October highs stay near 31°C (88°F).
- Sunrise (15 September)
- About 06:34
- Sunset (15 September)
- About 18:51
- Daylight
- About 12.2 hours
- Sea
- 29°C (84°F)
Autumn (September–November). The wettest months and peak hurricane risk in September and October, with very low prices; November is drier and good value.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, September rates 1 for crowds (the peak is February at 5) and 1 for hotel prices (highest in February). That makes September one of the better-value months to book.
Events in September
- Mexican Independence Day celebrations (night of 15 September and 16 September)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in September
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Market · Downtown Cancún
Mercado 28
Bargaining is expected; start well below the first price and settle with a smile.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Shopping
- Food
- Free
Experience · Downtown Cancún
Parque de las Palapas
The downtown square where Cancún's families gather in the evening, with food stalls selling marquesitas, esquites, tacos and churros, and live music or dancing at weekends.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Food
- After dark
- Kids
Beach · Costa Mujeres
Isla Blanca
Bring water, food and shade; facilities are basic, and a high-clearance car or taxi helps on the access road.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Nature
- Off the beaten path
- Outdoors
- Active
Nature · Southern Hotel Zone
Punta Nizuc snorkelling
At the southern tip of the Hotel Zone, the reef at Punta Nizuc lies within the national marine park that also covers Isla Mujeres' western coast and Punta Cancún.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Nature
- Kids
- Active
The sea averages 29°C (84°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Cancún.
What to pack
For highs near 32°C, lows near 24°C and 14 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is September a good time to visit Cancún?
A month many travellers avoid, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, December–April are better overall. Compare every month.
Cancún in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is September a good time to visit Cancún?
It is a month many travellers avoid. The wettest month and the peak of hurricane season; the lowest prices, but plans may be disrupted.
+How warm is Cancún in September?
Average highs are around 32°C (90°F) and lows around 24°C (75°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Cancún in September?
Expect rain on about 14 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.