Cancún
Mexico's Caribbean resort strip, with turquoise sea, Mayan ruins and cenotes to swim in.
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What Cancún is like
Cancún is a long strip of beach hotels between the Caribbean and a lagoon, with a working downtown behind it. It's the gateway to the Riviera Maya, with ancient Mayan cities, freshwater cenotes and islands a short ferry ride away.
Don't miss
- 01Hotel Zone beachesPowder-white sand and bright turquoise water.
- 02Isla MujeresA laid-back island a short ferry ride away.
- 03Chichén ItzáThe great Mayan city, a long day trip inland.
- 04CenotesNatural limestone sinkholes you can swim in.
Where to stay
- Hotel ZoneBeachfront resorts.
- Playa del CarmenA livelier town about an hour south.
Worth knowing
Chichén Itzá was voted one of the New Seven Wonders of the World in 2007.
Isla Holbox: a car-free island of sandbars
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A sleepy island with sand streets, flamingos and, in summer, whale sharks offshore.
Direct flights to Cancún from the UK
| From | Airlines | Months with flights | Distance | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belfast International | TUI | Jun to Jul | 4,673 mi | Fares → |
| Birmingham | TUI | All year | 4,875 mi | Fares → |
| Gatwick | TUI | All year | 4,956 mi | Fares → |
| Glasgow | TUI | Oct, May to Sep | 4,735 mi | Fares → |
| Heathrow | Virgin Atlantic | Oct to Apr | 4,941 mi | Fares → |
| Manchester | TUI | All year | 4,843 mi | Fares → |
| Newcastle | TUI | Oct, May to Sep | 4,849 mi | Fares → |
From the airlines' and Heathrow Airport's own timetables for October 2026 to September 2027. Pick an airport to see the exact days.
Weather in Cancún by month
Average daytime highs. The warmest months are June, July, August.
| Month | Day | Night | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28° | 19° | – |
| February | 29° | 20° | – |
| March | 31° | 21° | – |
| April | 32° | 22° | – |
| May | 33° | 24° | – |
| June | 34° | 25° | – |
| July | 34° | 24° | – |
| August | 34° | 24° | – |
| September | 33° | 24° | – |
| October | 32° | 23° | – |
| November | 30° | 22° | – |
| December | 29° | 20° | – |
Long-term averages from the national weather service's station record, as compiled on Wikipedia (Cancún). This station doesn't publish a count of rainy days with at least 1mm, so we don't show one.
Before you go
- You don't need a visa for a holiday; your entry stamp shows how long you can stay.
- Quintana Roo, the state Cancún is in, charges a visitor entry tax: pay it online and show proof at Cancún airport when you leave.
- Your passport must be valid for your whole stay.
From the Foreign Office's Mexico travel advice, checked on 16 October 2026. Rules change, so check it before you travel.