Cancun weather is one reason why this Mexican resort enclave is the second most popular vacation destination in the Caribbean region.
Other reasons why Cancun draws so many tourists include its hotel, shopping and restaurant strip; the inexpensive bus transportation system; plenty of things to do; and convenient access to and from U.S. airports. It is 1.5 hours flight time from Miami and four hours from Chicago.
The average year-round high temperature for this resort destination is nearly 88 degrees Fahrenheit and the average low temperature is just less than 74 degrees, according to the World Meteorological Organization.
The average rainfall is 4.4 inches per month and the average number of rain days per month is 9.6. The rainfall and rain days are about average for a Caribbean destination.
Cancun weather in May through September is the warmest time to visit when the average high temperature exceeds 90 degrees each month -- peaking at 92.5 in August. Cancun weather in December, January and February is coolest when the average high temperatures are about 83 degrees.
February, March and April are the wettest months when it rains less than 1.8 inches a month. It also rains only five days a month.
Total rainfall increases in June, drops in July and climbs during the most active hurricane season months of September and October, when it rains nearly nine inches per month.
Vacationers will find that Cancun weather in February through May are the best weather months to visit Cancun, while they should avoid it in September and October.
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