Cancun weather in October
October is not a good time to visit Cancun, as it falls during the hot, wet season.
Together with September, October is one of the wettest months of the year and also receives the occasional tropical storm.
You can expect hot and humid weather with around seven hours of sunshine daily interspersed by frequent rain showers.
How hot is it in Cancun in October?
Daytime temperatures in Cancun in October usually reach an average high of 31°C (87°F), with high heat and humidity, and low of 23°C (73°F).
However, on the warmest days, which usually occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature may climb to around 33°C (91°F).
What does the humidity feel like in Cancun in October?
The average dew point temperature in Cancun in October is 23°C (73°F), which feels muggy and uncomfortable.
There are on average 29 days in October that feel muggy.
How sunny is it in Cancun in October?
There are usually seven hours of sunshine each day in Cancun in October – that's around 60% of daylight hours.
Sunrise & sunset in October?
Sunrise is around 6:40am with sunset around 6:20pm.
How warm is the sea around Cancun in October?
The average sea temperature in Cancun in October is 28°C (82°F), which is very pleasant for swimming.
Does it rain in Cancun in October?
There is usually 190mm (7in) of rainfall in Cancun in October, distributed across 13 days.
How windy is it in Cancun in October?
October sees an average hourly wind speed of 13 kilometres per hour (8 mph; 7 knots).
What to do in Cancun in October?
Despite the rain, October is still good for all water sports, including windsurfing, sailing, water skiing, kayaking, jet skiing, parasailing, swimming, snorkelling and scuba diving.
Festivals to watch in October include Dia de la Raza and All Souls’ Day.
Local holidays?
None. October is the low season in Cancun, with more reasonable hotel rates.
Cancun weather in October
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High Temp: 31°C (87°F) |
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Low Temp: 23°C (73°F) |
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Sunshine: 7 hrs per day |
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Daylight: 11 hrs 40 mins per day |
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Wind speed: 13 km/h (8 mph; 7 knots) |
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Wet Days: 13 days |
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Rainfall: 190 mm (7 in) per month |
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Comfort Level: High heat & 83% humidity |
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UV Index: High |
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Sea Temp: 28°C (82°F) |
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Best time to visit Cancun
The best time to visit Cancun for a beach holiday is during the warm, dry season from December through April, with March the ideal time as it's the driest month and humidity is low.
You can expect sunny, dry days with an average high temperature of 29°C (84°F).
Cancun has a tropical climate with two distinct seasons: a warm, relatively dry season from November through April, and a hot and humid, wet season from May though October.
Cancun weather by month
Source: Meteorological data for Cancun is based on weather statistics gathered for the period 1992 to 2021 by Servicio Meteorológico Nacional (SMN) – Mexico's national weather organisation – at the closest weather station: Cancun International Airport (CUN), which is located 20km (12mi) south of central Cancun.
Advice on the best time to visit a particular destination is based on average local weather statistics, when the weather conditions are generally better than at other times of the year. We consider high and low temperatures, risk of rain (and thunderstorms, etc.), amount of sunshine and sea temperature. For general outdoor activities we favour clear, rainless days with a temperature range between 18°C (64°F) and 27°C (80°F); and for hot-weather activities we favour clear, rainless days with a temperature range between 24°C (75°F) and 32°C (89°F). Often, the best times to visit correspond to high season and therefore involve higher prices.
Latest update: Cancun Weather in October: 12 June, 2024
Disclaimer: The information on this site is provided as is, without any assurances as to its accuracy or suitability for any purpose. Weather data and conditions at any given location and time are unpredictable and variable. We assume no responsibility and can not be held legally responsible for any decisions made on the basis of the information presented on this site.
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