| Nothing ruins a vacation faster than poor weather. If | | | | hurricane season. Hurricanes typically occur between |
| you're interested in fun in the sun, Cancun, Mexico | | | | June and October, with most that affect Cancun |
| might be the perfect destination for you. Keep in | | | | occurring in September and October. In 2005, |
| mind, however, that the weather may not always | | | | Hurricane Wilma struck Cancun directly. This storm |
| agree, so choose your destination time wisely. | | | | lasted for three days and came with powerful winds |
| Cancun has its share of storms, and both the land | | | | of over 130 miles per hour. This was an incredibly |
| and water temperatures change slightly throughout | | | | strong and memorable hurricane. If you plan to travel |
| the year. Make sure you take the weather and | | | | during hurricane season, make sure and check the |
| climate into consideration before setting a date for | | | | hurricane predictors before you leave. |
| your Cancun adventure. | | | | Don't let this change your vacation plans, though, if |
| Cancun Temperature | | | | you find that no hurricanes are predicted! Cancun is |
| Similar to the United States, Cancun is colder in the | | | | only adversely affected by a hurricane once every |
| winter than it is in the summer. However, since you're | | | | two to three years, and only receives a direct hit |
| so close to the equator in this city, the fluctuations | | | | about once every 12 years. This region is prepared |
| aren't as noticeable. On average, the daily | | | | for dealing with hurricanes, so if one does happen to |
| temperature is about 78 degrees Fahrenheit | | | | hit during your stay, you should be safe. |
| throughout the year. In July, the temperature ranges | | | | Water Temperature |
| from 78 - 90 degrees. This is generally the warmest | | | | If you plan to spend a lot of time in the ocean, you |
| time of year. In January, the temperature averages | | | | are probably also concerned about water |
| 67 - 81 degrees, which is usually the coldest time of | | | | temperature. Luckily, there's only good news to |
| year. As far as temperature is concerned, Cancun is | | | | report here - average water temperature in Cancun |
| truly pleasant no matter when you visit. | | | | is about 81 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the entire |
| It is important to note that Cancun is a seaside city. | | | | year! That's the same - or even a few degrees |
| Because of the cool breeze coming in from the | | | | higher - than most people keep their swimming pools. |
| ocean, the city is usually about 10 degrees cooler | | | | The water temperature does vary slightly, but even |
| than cities found inland. Accordingly, should you | | | | during winter months it is still around 70-75 degrees. |
| choose to vacation at an inland city close to Cancun, | | | | During the summer months, it jumps up to 85 |
| you could be facing 100+ degree temperatures during | | | | degrees or even warmer, and can feel like you're |
| the summer! Since many of Mexico's most | | | | swimming in a giant bathtub. |
| spectacular ancient Mayan ruins are located inland a | | | | Obviously, this makes Cancun a wonderful place for |
| bit, the time of year should be taken into | | | | water sports. While in Cancun, you can check out |
| consideration when planning your vacation. | | | | surfing, snorkeling, diving, water skiing, and a number |
| Rain and Storms in Cancun | | | | of other water activities in addition to simply |
| Cancun is a very sunny vacation destination, and its | | | | swimming in the ocean. There are even some parks |
| tropical location means that you're bound to see sun | | | | that offer swimming with dolphins, which for many |
| almost every day of your trip no matter when you | | | | people is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. |
| book your Cancun vacation. However, there are | | | | Checking the Weather for your Cancun Vacation |
| certain times of the year that are naturally rainier | | | | In all likelihood, your Cancun vacation will be beautiful |
| than others. This rainier time is called the wet season. | | | | no matter when you decide to travel. Mexico's |
| The wet season in Cancun starts around April and | | | | Yucatan Peninsula has warm, sunny weather the |
| lasts through October. During this time of the year, | | | | majority of the time. Rarely will you be stuck indoors |
| Cancun has more rain and, in some cases, high winds. | | | | due to rain or unbearably hot temperatures. Before |
| Cancun is also susceptible to hurricanes, so if you are | | | | you leave on your vacation, take a moment to |
| visiting during hurricane season you will likely have | | | | check out the weather online. You can see the |
| more rain as well. Even during the wet season, | | | | current Cancun temperatures, as well as rain |
| though, Cancun will rarely have more than one day | | | | predictions for the next few weeks simply by |
| without at least a little sunshine! Most rainfall occurs in | | | | browsing the Internet. Take a few minutes to check |
| short bursts of tropical downpours. | | | | the weather in Cancun and you'll able to pack |
| Hurricane Season | | | | accordingly and enjoy your stay. |
| As noted above, part of the wet season in Cancun is | | | | |