Best Time to Visit Cancun
A month-by-month breakdown of Cancun weather, crowds, prices and events.
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# Best Time to Visit Cancun
Cancun has two clear seasons: dry (Nov-Apr) and wet (May-Oct).
## December - April Peak season. Lowest humidity, clear water, biggest crowds and highest prices.
## May - June Shoulder season. Hot but mostly dry; whale shark season starts mid-May.
## July - October Low season. Cheaper, lush and emptier - but hurricane risk peaks in September.
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