Temperature
Hot by day, warm at night.
89°Ftypical October high
Typical range
October climate
October in Cancún
Mexico · North America
Hot, very humid days average highs in the upper 80s, with warm nights in the mid-70s. Rain falls on most days, and October is within the Atlantic basin’s busiest stretch of hurricane season.
Some tradeoffs
Daytime high
89°F
Lows around 74°F
Rain
Rain most days
Sun
10 h/day
Air feel
Very humid
Sea temp
84°F
Great for swimming
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
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Precipitation
It rains on most days. About 20 wet days, more than in most months.
65%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Cloudier spells limit sunshine.
9.9 hOctober sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Very humid air is a major factor this month.
48%October Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In October, afternoons feel about 88° and nights feel near 81°.
ComfortableWarmHotNight hours
Clear sky
Partly cloudy skies this month.
42%October Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in October.
9 mphOctober Light breeze
Sea temperature
84°FOctober sea temp
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical October day
October late afternoons are around 82°F, easing to about 80°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning81°F
Feels 86°F
Rain42%
Cloud57%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Midday84°F
Feels 88°F
Rain49%
Cloud62%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon82°F
Feels 87°F
Rain47%
Cloud63%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening80°F
Feels 85°F
Rain28%
Cloud57%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% | Sea°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 83 | 68 | 2.0 | 10 | 9.2 | 77 | 79 |
| Feb | 85 | 69 | 1.3 | 8 | 10.3 | 77 | 78 |
| Mar | 87 | 70 | 1.1 | 7 | 11.3 | 75 | 79 |
| Apr | 90 | 73 | 1.3 | 6 | 11.7 | 76 | 80 |
| May | 92 | 75 | 3.0 | 12 | 11.9 | 79 | 82 |
| Jun | 93 | 76 | 6.5 | 19 | 11.1 | 83 | 83 |
| Jul | 94 | 77 | 3.7 | 17 | 11.9 | 82 | 85 |
| Aug | 95 | 76 | 4.8 | 20 | 11.4 | 82 | 85 |
| Sep | 93 | 76 | 6.6 | 23 | 10.4 | 84 | 85 |
| Oct | 89 | 74 | 7.0 | 20 | 9.9 | 83 | 84 |
| Nov | 86 | 71 | 3.4 | 13 | 10.1 | 79 | 82 |
| Dec | 83 | 69 | 2.2 | 12 | 9.8 | 79 | 80 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 3, 2026
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