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Cancún, Mexico
Quintana Roo · Mexico
Cancún is a major city in Quintana Roo, Mexico with a population of 888,797. Elevation: 36 ft (11 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).
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People
Economy
Climate
| Population | 888,797 |
| Population Density | 4,966 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Coordinates | 21.1743°, -86.8466° |
| Timezone | America/Cancun |
| Country | 🇲🇽 Mexico |
| State / Province | Quintana Roo |
| Average Temperature | 78°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 48.2 inches (1,225 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Cancún
Cancún is a major city in Mexico (Quintana Roo) with a population of 888,797. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet (11 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.2 inches. The timezone is America/Cancun.
Income: Cancún vs Mexico
Commute Mode
Income
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 1.8% |
| 50% below Mexico avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 330 |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 132 |
| Healthcare | 48 |
| Retail | 23 |
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Climate in Cancún
Cancún has an average annual temperature of 27.1°C (81°F). The hottest month is Aug (28.8°C), the coldest is Jan (24.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 1399 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 78.3°F |
| 45% above Mexico avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 248 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Area | 179.0 sq mi (463.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,966/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 21.1743°N, 86.8466°W |
| Timezone | America/Cancun |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 76°F (24°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 6.0 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 5.4 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 7.6 in | Wettest |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 6.2 in | |
| November | 76°F (25°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 2.9 in |
Cancún has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 73°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.6") and March the driest (1.6").
Colleges & Universities in Cancún
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colegio de Bachilleres Plantel "Cancún 2" | College | — | — |
| Colegio del Caribe | College | — | — |
| Instituto Tecnológico de Cancún | University | — | — |
| Universidad Anáhuac Cancun | University | — | Visit → |
| Universidad de Oriente | University | — | Visit → |
| Universidad del Caribe | University | — | — |
| Universidad del Sur | University | — | — |
| Universidad Politécnica de Quintana Roo | University | — | Visit → |
| Universidad Politécnica de Quintana Roo | University | — | Visit → |
| Universidad Salle Cancun | University | — | — |
| Universidad Tecmilenio | University | — | Visit → |
| Universidad Tecnológica de Cancún | University | — | — |
Schools in Cancún
48 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Primaria Chichén Itzá | — | — | — | — |
| Secundaria Benito Juárez | — | — | — | — |
| Esc. Prim. Flores Magon | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Primaria Cozumel | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Primaria Pablo Latapí Sarre | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Primaria Chetumal | — | — | — | — |
| Jardín de Niños Xochilt Angélica Palomino | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Primaria Insurgentes | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Primaria Carlos Fuentes Macías | — | — | — | — |
| Esc. Prim. Jose Vasconcelos | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Secundaria Técnica 16 "8 de Octubre" | — | — | — | — |
| Primaria Tenochtitlan | — | — | — | — |
| Esc. Prim. Leona Vicario | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Primaria Sentimientos de la Nación | — | — | — | — |
| ESCUELA PRIMARIA NIÑOS HEROES DE CHAPULTEPEC | — | — | — | — |
| Jaime Sabines | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela primaria de tiempo completo Melchor Ocampo | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Primaria Nachi Cocom | — | — | — | — |
| British International School | — | — | — | — |
| Instituto Benavente | — | — | — | — |
| Monteverde International School | — | — | — | — |
| CUAM Cancún | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Escolar Balám | — | — | — | — |
| Instituto La Salle Cancún | — | — | — | — |
| Kinder Arcoiris | — | — | — | — |
| Instituto Francés Cancún | — | — | — | — |
| Cecite 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Primaria armada de México | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela abierta ICAT | — | — | — | — |
| Técnica 118 - Lázaro Cárdenas | — | — | — | — |
| Preparatoria Xel Baalam | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Primaria | — | — | — | — |
| Escuelita del Maestro César | — | — | — | — |
| Cecyte 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Primaria Francisco I. Madero | — | — | — | — |
| Primaria Ernesto Villanueva Martinez | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Secundaria | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Secundaria Tecnica Moises Saenz Garza #11 | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Primaria Naciones Unidas | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Primaria Año Internacional del Niño | — | — | — | — |
| Secundaria Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Primaria Gonzalo Guerrero | — | — | — | — |
| Tecnica no. 20 | — | — | — | — |
| Secundaria Federal Juan de la Barrera | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Secundaria General # 14 Los Corales | — | — | — | — |
| Jardín De Niños Chac Mool | — | — | — | — |
| CECATI 149 | — | — | — | — |
| Conalep (009) | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Cancún
3 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIX 580 (Cancún) - 580 AM - XEYI-AM - Grupo ACIR - Cancún, Quintana Roo | 2000s, 2010s | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| RADIO TURQUESA 105.1 (Cancún) - 105.1 FM - XHNUC-FM - Grupo Turquesa - Cancún, Quintana Roo | 105.1 fm, cancún | MP3 64 kbps | |
| RCA 105.9 Radio Cultural Ayuntamiento | cultural, deportiva | MP3 256 kbps |
Museums in Cancún
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa Lima Museo Parque | ||||
| MUSA Cancun Underwater Museum of Art | ||||
| Museo de Sitio, Zona Arqueológica El Rey | ||||
| Museo historico fotografico | ||||
| Museo Maya de Cancún |
Libraries in Cancún
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca DR. Enrique Barocio Barrios | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Cancún
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado 23 | |||||
| Mercado 28 | |||||
| Mercado Coral Negro | |||||
| Mercado Municipal Javier Rojo Gomez |
Hotels in Cancún
63 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Cancún
139 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Cancún
40 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Cancún
5 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Cancún
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Cancún
3 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Cancún
5 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Cancún
4 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Cancún
4 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Cancún
3 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Cancún
72 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Cancún
37 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Cancún
10 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Cancún
7 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Cancún
1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Cancún
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Cancún
9 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Cancún International Airport | CUN | Large Airport |
| Cozumel International Airport | CZM | Large Airport |
| Aeródromo de Xcaret | — | Small Airport |
| Aeródromo Holbox | — | Small Airport |
| Aeródromo Viento y Sol | — | Small Airport |
| Base No. 4 de la Fuerza Aérea Mexicana (General Eduardo Aldasoro Suárez) | — | Small Airport |
| Isla Mujeres National Airport | ISJ | Small Airport |
| Lorenzos Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Playa del Carmen National Airport | PCM | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Cancún
6 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| centro de envio FedEx | |
| Correo postal Mexicano | |
| DHL | |
| Estafeta | |
| FedEx | |
| FedEx Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Cancún
39 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Catedral de la Santisima Trinidad | |
| Catedral de la Santisima Trinidad | |
| Church Puerta Del Cielo | |
| Church Puerta Del Cielo | |
| God is Love | |
| God is Love | |
| Iglesia Cristiana Pentecostes Roca de Salvación | |
| Iglesia Cristiana Pentecostes Roca de Salvación | |
| Iglesia Cristo Rey | |
| Iglesia Cristo Rey | |
| Iglesia de Dios (Israelita) Mex A.R. IDI96 | |
| Iglesia La Sagrada Familia | |
| Iglesia La Sagrada Familia | |
| Iglesia Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe | |
| Iglesia Nuestra Señora de la Merced | |
| Iglesia Nuestra Señora de la Merced | |
| Iglesia Reino de Dios | |
| Iglesia Reino de Dios | |
| La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días | |
| La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días |
Explore Near Cancún
Quick Facts
Around Cancún
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Cancún
28 places within 15 km
- • Interactive Aquarium Cancun
- • El Meco
- • Zona Arqueológica El Rey
- • Zona Arqueológica San Miguelito
- • Esduma La Perla Hotel Isla Mujeres
- • Playa Ancha
- • Playa Ballenas
- • Playa Caracol
- • Playa Chac Mool
- + 10 more
- • las ruinas de EL REY
- • San Miguelito Archeological Site
- • Temple of Ixchel
- • Mirador
- • Mirador playa delfines
- • Playa Norte
- • Plaza la Isla. Atardecer al lado del muelle
- • Punta Sur
- + 1 more
🇲🇽 About Mexico
Public Holidays in Mexico
9 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Cancún
What is the population of Cancún?
Cancún has a population of 888,797 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 4,966 people per square mile, spread across 179.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Cancún?
Cancún has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 248 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 48.2 inches.
How is the job market in Cancún?
The job market in Cancún is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.8% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 330 business establishments in the area, including 132 restaurants and food service locations.