Cancun — time and weather
Cancun is a city in Mexico, in the America/Cancun time zone. This page shows the current local time in Cancun and the current weather: temperature, precipitation and wind speed.
About the time in Cancun
Local time in Cancun is based on the America/Cancun time zone. Daylight saving time, where it applies in this region, is handled automatically. The current offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is shown next to the clock. The time on this page updates every second and is synced with your device clock.
About the country and city
Mexico is a country in North America with ancient civilisations, a diverse cuisine, beaches and vibrant traditions.
More about the country: Mexico →What to see in Cancun
Sights and historical places
- Cancun Underwater Museum
- El Rey archaeological site
Climate in Cancun: month by month
The warmest month in Cancun is August, with average daytime highs of 31.6 °C; the coolest is January, around 26.5 °C by day and 21.7 °C at night. Rainfall peaks in June (~220 mm) and is lowest in April (~34 mm).
| Month | Day °C | Night °C | Rain, mm | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26 | 22 | 82 | 15 |
| February | 27 | 22 | 52 | 12 |
| March | 29 | 23 | 37 | 11 |
| April | 30 | 24 | 34 | 7 |
| May | 31 | 25 | 59 | 11 |
| June | 30 | 25 | 220 | 21 |
| July | 31 | 26 | 113 | 18 |
| August | 32 | 26 | 136 | 21 |
| September | 31 | 25 | 181 | 21 |
| October | 30 | 24 | 129 | 21 |
| November | 28 | 23 | 120 | 16 |
| December | 27 | 22 | 98 | 15 |
Averages computed from daily observations 2021–2025 (Open-Meteo archive). Useful for trip planning, not a forecast for a specific date.
Good to know: sun, seasons and time differences
Based on 2021–2025 climate normals, the most comfortable months to visit Cancun are January–February, December: pleasant daytime temperatures and less rain than in the wettest months of the year.
Sun today in Cancun: Sunrise 06:27 · Sunset 19:14 · Day length 12:47
Time difference from Cancun right now:
| New York | −1 h |
| London | −6 h |
| Dubai | −9 h |
| Tokyo | −14 h |
| Paris | −7 h |
| Sydney | −15 h |