- Temperature
- 21.8–31.1°C
- Snowfall
- None - tropical climate
- Climate Type
- Tropical wet and dry (savanna)
Updated July 2026 · Sources cited: weather-atlas.com, weather-and-climate.com
Good to know
Good to Know
- December–April is peak season with ideal weather but highest tourist crowds and prices; book 2–3 months ahead for holidays and spring break
- Late April through early May and late October through November offer excellent weather with significantly fewer crowds and lower prices
- Rainy season (June–October) features short afternoon downpours followed by sunshine; rain rarely lasts all day
- Hurricane season (June–November) peak is August–October; while direct hits are rare, book with flexible cancellation during this window
- The intense tropical sun is consistent year-round; UV protection (SPF 50+) is essential even in winter months
- Sargassum seaweed peaks April–August but can occur unpredictably; western sides of nearby islands (Cozumel, Isla Mujeres) are less affected
- September is the wettest, least crowded, and most budget-friendly month but carries the highest hurricane risk
- Water remains warm and swimmable year-round (26–29°C (79–84°F) / 79–84°F); best swimming conditions are April–December
Dry Season
- Characteristics
- Minimal rainfall, clear conditions
- Monthly Range Mm
- 24-60
Months
- November
- December
- January
- February
- March
- April
Rainy Season
- Characteristics
- Heavy afternoon showers and thunderstorms, typically short bursts
- Monthly Range Mm
- 81-187
Months
- June
- July
- August
- September
- October
Snowfall
None - tropical climate
Best Months
- Characteristics
- Dry season with clear skies, low humidity, calm seas
- Rainfall Description
- Minimal, typically 24-54mm monthly
Months
- December
- January
- February
- March
- April
Temperature Celsius
- Low
- 21.8
- High
- 28.9
Temperature Fahrenheit
- Low
- 71
- High
- 84
Peak Season
- Crowd Level
- Busiest, especially mid-December to mid-January and March (spring break)
- Tourism Pattern
- High tourist influx
Months
- December
- January
- February
- March
- April
Climate Type
Tropical wet and dry (savanna)
Worst Months
- Characteristics
- Peak hurricane season window, high humidity, frequent afternoon showers
- Rainfall Description
- Heaviest, 173-187mm monthly
Months
- September
- October
Temperature Celsius
- Low
- 25
- High
- 31.1
Temperature Fahrenheit
- Low
- 77
- High
- 88
Off Peak Season
- Crowd Level
- Quietest
- Tourism Pattern
- Lowest visitor numbers
Months
- June
- September
- October
Shoulder Season
- Characteristics
- Moderate temperatures, lower prices, fewer crowds than peak
Months
- May
- June
- November
Hurricane Season
- Official Period
- June 1 to November 30
- Peak Risk Window
- Mid-August through mid-October
- Annual Disruption Probability
- 5-10% chance of tropical storm or hurricane in average year
- Note
- Direct landfalls are rare; last major hurricane impact was 2005
Highest Probability Months
- August
- September
- October
Driest Month
- Month
- February
- Rainfall Mm
- 36
Wettest Month
- Month
- September
- Rainfall Mm
- 173
Water Temperature
- Annual Average Celsius
- 27.9
- Annual Average Fahrenheit
- 82.22
Coolest Month
- Month
- February
- Temperature Celsius
- 26.4
- Temperature Fahrenheit
- 79.52
Warmest Month
- Month
- September
- Temperature Celsius
- 29.4
- Temperature Fahrenheit
- 84.92
Temperature Detail
Coldest Month
- Month
- January
- Temperature Celsius
- 21.8
- Temperature Fahrenheit
- 71.2
Warmest Months
- Temperature Celsius
- 31.1
- Temperature Fahrenheit
- 88
Months
- July
- August
Year Round Overview
- Annual Rainfall Mm
- 1400
Temperature Range Celsius
- Max
- 31.1
- Min
- 21.8
Temperature Range Fahrenheit
- Max
- 88
- Min
- 71.2
AI-generated estimateData refreshed July 2026
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