Cancún in July
Summer holiday busy
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
July is one of the weakest months in Cancún.
July is hot and humid, with summer holiday crowds from the US and Mexico.
July in detail
What July actually feels like
- Weather
- 25–34°C
- Hot and humid, with afternoon showers.
- Crowds
- Moderate–High
- Busier with summer holidays.
- Prices
- $$$
- Rates rise for summer holidays.
+Warm sea and long days.
–Hot, humid and storm risk.
My tip for July
Book flexible rates in case of storms.
- Families
- Snorkeling
How July compares
Against the other eleven months
11th of 12 overall in Cancún, 8th for weather, 7th for space, 7th for value. The emptiest month is September; the best value is September.
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Months I'd choose over July
Weather
Weather in Cancún in July
In July Cancún averages a high of 34°C (93°F) and a low of 25°C (77°F), with about 111 mm of rain or snow over 10 wet days. The warmest month is June (around 34°C) and the coolest is January (around 29°C); the wettest month is October.
- Average high
- 34°C
- 93°F
- Average low
- 25°C
- 77°F
- Precipitation
- 111 mm
- Wet days
- 10
Climate data: Servicio Meteorológico Nacional (Cancún). Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Cancún in July: the questions people ask
- Is July a good time to visit Cancún?
- July is one of the weakest months in Cancún. It ranks 11 of 12 months in Cancún overall (8 for weather, 7 for space, 7 for value). The main upside: Warm sea and long days. The main downside: Hot, humid and storm risk.
- What is the weather like in Cancún in July?
- Average highs are around 34°C and lows around 25°C. Expect about 111 mm of rain or snow over roughly 10 wet days. Hot and humid, with afternoon showers. For comparison, the warmest month is June (around 34°C) and the coolest is January (around 29°C).
- Is Cancún crowded in July?
- Crowds are moderate–high. Busier with summer holidays. The quietest month is September.
- How expensive is Cancún in July?
- Prices are at level 3 of 5 ($$$). Rates rise for summer holidays. The best-value month is September.
- When is the best time to visit Cancún?
- In the CrowdFreeViews month scores, February is the best month overall (July ranks 11 of 12). The quietest month is September and the best value is September.
Still going to Cancún in July?
Book early and plan around the busiest hours — hot, humid and storm risk.
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