Cancún in September
Peak storm risk
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
September is a reasonable month in Cancún — with trade-offs.
September is cheap and quiet, but it is the peak of hurricane season and one of the wettest months.
September in detail
What September actually feels like
- Weather
- 24–33°C
- Hot, humid and often wet, at the peak of storm season.
- Crowds
- Low
- Quiet; many visitors avoid this month.
- Prices
- $
- The best rates of the year.
+Lowest prices of the year.
–Wettest weeks and peak hurricane risk.
My tip for September
Only go with flexible bookings and good insurance.
- Budget
- Quiet
How September compares
Against the other eleven months
5th of 12 overall in Cancún, 12th for weather, 1st for space, 1st for value. It is the emptiest month of the year; and it's also the best value.
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Weather
Weather in Cancún in September
In September Cancún averages a high of 33°C (91°F) and a low of 24°C (75°F), with about 223 mm of rain or snow over 14 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
- 33°C
- 91°F
- Average low
- 24°C
- 75°F
- Precipitation
- 223 mm
- Wet days
- 14
Climate data: Servicio Meteorológico Nacional (Cancún). Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Cancún in September: the questions people ask
- Is September a good time to visit Cancún?
- September is a reasonable month in Cancún — with trade-offs. It ranks 5 of 12 months in Cancún overall (12 for weather, 1 for space, 1 for value). The main upside: Lowest prices of the year. The main downside: Wettest weeks and peak hurricane risk.
- What is the weather like in Cancún in September?
- Average highs are around 33°C and lows around 24°C. Expect about 223 mm of rain or snow over roughly 14 wet days. Hot, humid and often wet, at the peak of storm season. For comparison, the warmest month is June (around 34°C) and the coolest is January (around 29°C).
- Is Cancún crowded in September?
- Crowds are low. Quiet; many visitors avoid this month. September is the quietest month of the year.
- How expensive is Cancún in September?
- Prices are at level 1 of 5 ($). The best rates of the year. September is also the best-value month.
- When is the best time to visit Cancún?
- In the CrowdFreeViews month scores, February is the best month overall (September ranks 5 of 12). The quietest month is September and the best value is September.