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Things to do in Cancún
Snorkeling, scuba diving and zipline tours and more, with the best month for each. Cancún is most comfortable for sightseeing in December to March.
Photo: Luka Peternel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Snorkeling
- Scuba diving
- Zipline tours
- Boat tours
- Catamaran tours
- Day trips
- ATV tours
- Food tours
- Sunset cruises
- Cooking classes
- Private tours
- Helicopter tours
Popular tours in Cancún
Guided tour to Chichén Itzá from CANCÚN.From $24View 
Waverunner in Cancun without TransportationFrom $80View 
Cancun speedboat and snorkel tour: shared speedboatFrom $56View
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What to book in Cancún
Cancún month by month
Cancún weather by month
Averages for Cancún, 1991–2020. Highlighted months are the most comfortable for sightseeing.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F (°C) | 83 (29) | 85 (29) | 87 (31) | 90 (32) | 92 (33) | 92 (34) | 93 (34) | 94 (34) | 92 (33) | 89 (32) | 86 (30) | 84 (29) |
| Low °F (°C) | 67 (19) | 67 (20) | 69 (21) | 72 (22) | 75 (24) | 76 (25) | 76 (25) | 76 (25) | 75 (24) | 74 (23) | 71 (22) | 68 (20) |
| Rainy days | 6 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 15 | 9 | 8 |
| Sea °F (°C) | 80 (27) | 80 (27) | 80 (27) | 81 (27) | 82 (28) | 83 (29) | 84 (29) | 85 (29) | 85 (29) | 84 (29) | 83 (28) | 81 (27) |
| Sunset (15th) | 6:26 pm | 6:45 pm | 6:57 pm | 7:06 pm | 7:18 pm | 7:30 pm | 7:32 pm | 7:18 pm | 6:51 pm | 6:23 pm | 6:06 pm | 6:08 pm |
Day trips from Cancún
- Cozumel 53 mi
- An island of reef diving and snorkelling, reached by ferry.
- Ek Balam 86 mi
- A Maya site with a climbable pyramid and stucco carvings.
- Isla Mujeres 8 mi
- A small island with calm beaches, by ferry from Cancún.
- Coba 74 mi
- Jungle Maya ruins, explored by bike.
Questions
When is the best time to visit Cancún?
For walking around and sightseeing, December to March. August is the warmest month at about 94°F (34°C), and January the coolest at about 83°F (29°C).
What is the rainiest month in Cancún?
October, with about 15 rainy days. Book outdoor tours early in your stay that month, so there's room to move them.
When is the sea warmest in Cancún?
August, at about 85°F (29°C). It's coolest in February, at about 80°F (27°C).