Cancun, Mexico All-Time Weather Extremes
The most extreme temperature, precipitation, and snowfall ever recorded in Cancun, from NOAA GHCN daily weather observations.
| Temperature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Record High | 111.2°F (44°C) | April 20, 1964 and April 22, 1964 |
| Record Low | 43.7°F (7°C) | January 14, 1956 |
| Lowest High | 62.6°F (17°C) | December 18, 1966 and December 19, 1966 |
| Highest Low | 85.1°F (30°C) | July 5, 1975 and July 7, 1975 and July 14, 1975 |
| Highest Mean | 92.3°F (34°C) | May 3, 1964 and May 25, 1980 |
| Lowest Mean | 55.0°F (13°C) | December 19, 1966 |
| Precipitation | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 12.60" (320.0 mm) | June 21, 1954 |
| Max in One Month | 20.11" (510.9 mm) | July 1981 |
| Least in One Month | 0.00" (0.0 mm) | February 1954 |
| Max in One Year | 91.11" (2314.2 mm) | 1981 |
| Least in One Year | 23.69" (601.6 mm) | 1970 |
| Period of Record | ||
| Temperature | August 1, 1952 – August 24, 2025 | |
| Precipitation | August 1, 1952 – December 31, 2024 | |
Note: Records compiled from NOAA GHCN-Daily observations at FELIPE CARRILLO PUERTO (OBS) (135 mi from Cancun, Mexico). Quality-flagged readings are excluded. Monthly and annual totals require substantially complete reporting for “least” records.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the hottest temperature ever recorded in Cancun, Mexico?
The all-time record high in Cancun, Mexico is 111.2°F (44°C), set on April 20, 1964 and April 22, 1964.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Cancun, Mexico?
The all-time record low in Cancun, Mexico is 43.7°F (7°C), set on January 14, 1956.
What is the most rain Cancun, Mexico has ever had in one day?
The most precipitation recorded in one calendar day near Cancun, Mexico is 12.60 inches, on June 21, 1954.
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