Cancun weather in March is the time of year that temperatures really start ramping up as we head towards summer. It’s also one of the driest months too so a fantastic time to visit Cancun when the weather is still cold at home.
Average Stats for March Weather in Cancun
| March weather measure | Imperial / primary figure | Metric equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Average high | 88.7°F | 31.5°C |
| Average low | 70.5°F | 21.4°C |
| Average temperature | 79.5°F | 26.4°C |
| Monthly rainfall | 1.52 in | 38.7 mm |
| Days with rain | about 5 | — |
| Days with a high above 80°F | about 29 | — |
| Days with a high above 90°F | about 12 | — |
| Average relative humidity* | 72% | — |
| Average wind speed at 10 metres* | 8.3 mph | 13.4 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 March 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 March
Average high temperature in Cancun during March is 88.7F, with the average low temperature being around 70.5F. In an average March, about 12 days rise above 90F and about 29 days exceed 80F.
March sees the least monthly rainfall of the year in Cancun with 1.52 inches of rain falling over about 5 rainy days.
Rain and Humidity in Cancun During March
Average relative humidity is about 72%. How humid it feels varies with the temperature, cloud, breeze and time of day.
March is the time of year where the ocean begins to warm up and towards the end of the month you’ll find that the hotel pool is around the same temperature as the ocean.
All in all March weather in Cancun is pleasant, not too hot and dry – this makes March the ideal time of year to visit.
March in Cancun
March is always a busy month in Cancun, not as busy as February but busier than April. Hotel prices in Cancun at this time of year remain on the high side.
Cancun Spring Break takes place during the month of March with the middle two weeks being the peak weeks. However, different universities and colleges have different break dates so you’ll find a spring break presence in Cancun throughout the whole month.
During Spring Break, Cancun nightclub entrance prices rise and the clubs may well be extremely busy to the point of not being enjoyable for those who are over 30. On the positive side though spring break also attracts famous bands and acts from all over the World to perform in nightclubs such as The City .
Cancun Weather from Month to Month
March