Season guide · Cancún · Mexico
Cancún in summer
June–August: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
Hot and humid with afternoon storms, the start of hurricane season and whale-shark tours; busy in July with family holidays. Expect highs up to 33°C (91°F) and lows around 25°C (77°F), with about 29 rainy days across June–August.
Key facts
- Months
- June–August
- Temperatures
- 25°C (77°F) to 33°C (91°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 29
- Sea
- 28°C (82°F) to 29°C (84°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in summer
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June | 32°C (90°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 11 | 13.4 h | 3/5 |
| July | 33°C (91°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 8 | 13.3 h | 4/5 |
| August | 33°C (91°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 10 | 12.8 h | 3/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 33°C (91°F) against a yearly 31°C (88°F), and 29 of the year's roughly 95 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 3/5 and hotel prices 3/5 on average.
What's on in summer
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- June: Whale-shark season begins (usually around June)
- July: Whale-shark season (usually June to mid-September)
Good choices for summer
Museum · Southern Hotel Zone
Museo Maya de Cancún and San Miguelito
Visit in the heat of the afternoon or on a cloudy day; the galleries are air-conditioned.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Rainy day
- Kids
Day trips in summer
- Tulum (About 2 hours by car or bus) — The walled Maya port of Tulum stands on a cliff above a turquoise cove, one of the most photographed ruins in Mexico.
- Playa del Carmen and Xcaret (About 1 hour by bus) — Playa del Carmen's pedestrian Quinta Avenida is lined with shops, bars and restaurants, and ferries leave for Cozumel.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen
- A packable rain jacket for showers
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is summer a good time to visit Cancún?
It is a trade-off: Hot and humid with afternoon storms, the start of hurricane season and whale-shark tours; busy in July with family holidays. The best months overall are December–April.
+What is the weather like in Cancún in summer?
Highs of up to 33°C (91°F) and lows around 25°C (77°F), with about 29 rainy days over the season.