Cancún in October
Wet and quiet
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
October is a reasonable month in Cancún — with trade-offs.
October is the rainiest month and still in hurricane season, but it is quiet and cheap.
October in detail
What October actually feels like
- Weather
- 23–32°C
- Warm and humid, with the most rain of the year.
- Crowds
- Low
- Quiet.
- Prices
- $
- Low-season rates.
+Low prices and quiet beaches.
–The rainiest month, with storm risk.
My tip for October
Keep a cenote or museum day as a rain backup.
- Budget
- Quiet
How October compares
Against the other eleven months
5th of 12 overall in Cancún, 11th for weather, 2nd for space, 2nd for value. The emptiest month is September; the best value is September.
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Weather
Weather in Cancún in October
In October Cancún averages a high of 32°C (90°F) and a low of 23°C (73°F), with about 242 mm of rain or snow over 15 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
- 32°C
- 90°F
- Average low
- 23°C
- 73°F
- Precipitation
- 242 mm
- Wet days
- 15
Climate data: Servicio Meteorológico Nacional (Cancún). Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Cancún in October: the questions people ask
- Is October a good time to visit Cancún?
- October is a reasonable month in Cancún — with trade-offs. It ranks 5 of 12 months in Cancún overall (11 for weather, 2 for space, 2 for value). The main upside: Low prices and quiet beaches. The main downside: The rainiest month, with storm risk.
- What is the weather like in Cancún in October?
- Average highs are around 32°C and lows around 23°C. Expect about 242 mm of rain or snow over roughly 15 wet days. Warm and humid, with the most rain of the year. For comparison, the warmest month is June (around 34°C) and the coolest is January (around 29°C).
- Is Cancún crowded in October?
- Crowds are low. Quiet. The quietest month is September.
- How expensive is Cancún in October?
- Prices are at level 1 of 5 ($). Low-season rates. 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 (October ranks 5 of 12). The quietest month is September and the best value is September.