What is the weather like in Cancun in January?

Typical January temperatures in Cancun run about 82/67°F (high/low), with very little rain.

When is the best time to visit Cancun?

December-April: dry, sunny, and seaweed-free. For the best value, aim for Late April-May and November — good weather at shoulder prices.

Weather, crowds, and prices — and whether January is your month.

Quick answer · Peak season

Dry-season prime: warm days, cool-ish nights, peak-season pricing. Expect highs around 82°F, very little rain, peak crowds, and peak prices.

82/67°F

Typical high / low

Very little rain

Rain

Peak crowds

Crowds

Peak prices

Prices

Best overall: December-April: dry, sunny, and seaweed-free.
Best value: Late April-May and November — good weather at shoulder prices.
Watch out for: September-October: peak hurricane odds plus the tail of sargassum season.

Month	High/Low	Rain	Crowds	Prices
January ←	82/67°	Very little rain	Peak crowds	Peak prices
February	83/68°	Very little rain	Peak crowds	Peak prices
March	85/71°	Very little rain	Peak crowds	Peak prices
April	87/73°	Very little rain	Busy	Above average
May	89/76°	Occasional showers	Moderate	Good value
June	90/77°	Regular showers	Moderate	Good value
July	90/77°	Occasional showers	Busy	Above average
August	90/77°	Regular showers	Moderate	Good value
September	89/76°	Rainy season	Quiet	Lowest of the year
October	87/74°	Rainy season	Quiet	Lowest of the year
November	84/71°	Occasional showers	Moderate	Good value
December	82/68°	Very little rain	Peak crowds	Peak prices

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