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White sand and turquoise water on a sunny day in Cancún's Hotel ZoneAerial view of Castillo San Felipe del Morro on the tip of Old San Juan, Puerto Rico

Cancún vs San Juan in September

Cancún and San Juan are close in September. Cancún averages 24–33°C with low crowds; San Juan 25–32°C with low crowds.

By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026

Cancún and San Juan

The verdict for September

  • WeatherVery similar4.5/10 vs 4.5/10
  • CrowdsVery similarLow vs Low
  • PricesVery similar$ vs $
  • OverallVery similar6/10 vs 6/10
White sand and turquoise water on a sunny day in Cancún's Hotel Zone

Cancún in September

Peak storm risk

Temperature
24–33°C
Crowds
Low
Prices
$

+Lowest prices of the year.

–Wettest weeks and peak hurricane risk.

September is cheap and quiet, but it is the peak of hurricane season and one of the wettest months.

Aerial view of Castillo San Felipe del Morro on the tip of Old San Juan, Puerto Rico

San Juan in September

Peak hurricane risk

Temperature
25–32°C
Crowds
Low
Prices
$

+The cheapest rates.

–Peak storm season.

September is the peak of hurricane season; Hurricane Maria hit in September 2017. It is cheap and quiet if you can be flexible.

Scores and crowd levels are my own judgement; temperatures are monthly averages. Higher scores are better: quieter, cheaper and more pleasant.