Cancun weather in October is the time of year when things start to cool down a little after the long hot summer months. Don’t worry though, there is still plenty of sunshine and it doesn’t get chilly at all.
Average Stats for Cancun Weather in October
| October weather measure | Imperial / primary figure | Metric equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Average high | 90.0°F | 32.2°C |
| Average low | 74.7°F | 23.7°C |
| Average temperature | 82.2°F | 27.9°C |
| Monthly rainfall | 10.91 in | 277.1 mm |
| Days with rain | about 18 | — |
| Days with a high above 80°F | about 30 | — |
| Days with a high above 90°F | about 15 | — |
| Average relative humidity* | 83% | — |
| Average wind speed at 10 metres* | 7.1 mph | 11.4 km/h |
Figures use the 1991–2020 SMN normal for Cancún station 23155; days above 80°F and 90°F are derived from its daily October highs.
* Humidity and 10-metre wind are NASA POWER / MERRA-2 modelled estimates for the same place and period.
Compare Cancun Weather by Month
Compare temperatures, rainfall and typical conditions across the whole year.
Temperature in Cancun During October
Average high temperatures through October are a warm 90.0F with the average low temperature still a respectable 74.7F.
In terms of average high and low temperatures things in October are not that different to September but where the difference comes is in the number of days where the temperature exceeds 90F.
September has about 25 days with daily temperatures rising above 90F, while October has about 15 days when the temperature surpasses ninety. These will mostly be near the beginning of the month. However, it is still warm enough that on only one day in October will the temperature not reach 80F.
Rain and Humidity in Cancun During October
October is the wettest month of the year on average, with about 18 rainy October days delivering around 10.91 inches of rainfall in total.
The humidity never really fluctuates much in Cancun and average relative humidity is about 83%, although it varies through the day. The humidity serves the purpose of hot temperatures actually feeling even hotter so don’t worry about feeling cold, it won’t happen.
Cancun Hurricane Season
One thing to bear in mind is October remains within the peak part of hurricane season . By now the sea temperatures have reached their highest and it is usual for hurricanes to form in the Atlantic and affect the Caribbean. The biggest hurricane of recent years, Hurricane Wilma, hit Cancun on 20/21 October 2005 and caused severe devastation.
It should be remembered though that in order to cause severe damage and disruption hurricanes have to score a direct hit. Their zone of influence is usually relatively small, perhaps 100 or so miles across, and the Caribbean is a huge geographical area. The chances of a major hurricane striking Cancun directly is still small but is something that you should bear in mind when traveling to Cancun in October.
October in Cancun
Occupancy levels follow the pattern of late August and September as they continue to decline. However, Halloween is normally busy. Even with lower occupancy levels than at more busy times of the year businesses don’t close and the lower levels of occupancy provide some fantastic chances to grab late deals at knockout prices.
October is still a great time to visit and generally much warmer than November and December, with temperatures not picking back up until March or April the following year. October would be a great time to take a Chichen Itza tour or maybe visit Tulum while temperatures are not excruciatingly hot.
Cancun Weather from Month to Month
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