What’s the climate like in Yucatán?
The current climate in Yucatán features temperatures ranging from a high of 33°C to a low of 27°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 31°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 20°C and in the warmer months around 25°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Yucatán in recent years was 40°C in July 2019. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 21°C in January 2014.
On average, Yucatán receives 1041 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.
The hurricane season in Yucatán runs from June to November.
The climate in Yucatán is based on weather data from Cancún. Other spots might have different weather.
Best time to visit Yucatán?
The best time to visit Yucatán for sunny weather is January through May, July, August, November and December. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Yucatán. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Yucatán
The climate table of Yucatán shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 27 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 28 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 22 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 77 | 46 | 28 | 30 | 91 | 145 | 41 | 90 | 126 | 182 | 111 | 74 |
| UV Index | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 31°C
- Highest temperature: 33°C in July and August
- Lowest temperature: 27°C in January
- Precipitation: 1041 mm per year, averaging 87 mm per month
- Driest months: 28 mm in March, 30 mm in April and 41 mm in July
- Wettest months: 182 mm in October, 145 mm in June and 126 mm in September
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Average Temperature per Month in Yucatán
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Yucatán, Mexico. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Yucatán
This graph shows how much rainfall Yucatán, Mexico, gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Yucatán
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Yucatán, Mexico. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Yucatán
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Yucatán, Mexico. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Yucatán
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Yucatán, Mexico, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Yucatán by Month
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