Mexico

Cancún

Mexico's biggest beach resort, on the Caribbean coast of Quintana Roo, with direct flights from most large US airports.

February, March and April are the driest months in Cancun, by Mexico's weather service. They get 1.5 to 2.3 inches of rain a month, with average highs of 86 to 92 F. October is the wettest month, with 10.9 inches and about 16 rain days. July and August are the hottest, with average highs of 95 F.

NOAA says the Atlantic hurricane season runs from 1 June to 30 November. Its peak is 10 September, and most activity falls between mid-August and mid-October. There is no official list of sargassum months. The Mexican navy posts a daily bulletin on the brown seaweed. It read "EXCESIVO" on 17 May 2026 and "BAJO", low, on 14 October 2026, so check the newest one close to your dates. Semana Santa 2027 runs from 21 March to 28 March.

The State Department lists Quintana Roo, the state Cancun is in, at Level 2 of four. The advisory was issued on 29 May 2026. It says to use dispatched cars from regulated taxi stands or apps such as Uber and Cabify, and not to wave down taxis on the street. It also says to use ATMs in well-lit places, ideally inside a bank. A flight from the US needs a passport book. Mexico's immigration institute says a passport card does not work for flying.