Cancun Weather

In the continental region the climate is semi-tropical, with an average yearly temperature of 78 degrees Farenheit , which can rise to 95 degrees in summer. Average rainfall per year is 1400 mm. The highest temperatures and most abundant rains occur during the months of April and May, and from September through January. During the day, the climate is hot and light clothing is recommended. For trips into the jungle, you should wear pants, long-sleeved shirts and shoes or zapatillas and use insect repellent for mosquitoes. The temperature drops at night and a light sweater or bush jacket is suggested.

Weather can't be forecast more than a week or so in advance, but weather averages are good indicators of what to expect any month.