What to expect from a Cancún winter, and how much spending money to budget in Mexican pesos and pounds at today's rate.
While the UK shivers, Cancún stays warm and bright. Here's what to expect from November to February, so you can pack (and budget) accordingly.
| Month | Daytime high | Sunshine | Wet days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov | 30°C | 8 hrs | 8 days |
| Dec | 28°C | 8 hrs | 7 days |
| Jan | 28°C | 8 hrs | 7 days |
| Feb | 29°C | 9 hrs | 5 days |
Cancún's winter is prime Caribbean weather: hot high-twenties to thirty-degree days, warm turquoise sea and plenty of sun, with the rainy season firmly behind it by November. It's dependable beach warmth a long way from the British cold.
The Riviera Maya mixes big resorts with cenotes, ruins and reefs, and while flights are long, everyday prices are reasonable. You'll spend in pesos, so a sharp rate on your travel money leaves more for excursions and margaritas.
Spending money below covers food, local transport and activities per person, not flights or hotels. Slide your nights and pick how you travel.
| Travel style | Per day | 7 nights |
|---|---|---|
| Budgetthe essentials | $600£25 | $4,200£177 |
| Mid-rangecomfortable | $1,700£71 | $11,900£500 |
| Luxurythe works | $5,000£210 | $35,000£1,472 |
Estimates based on budgetyourtrip.com (food + local transport + activities per person). Converted to pounds at the Travel FX online rate on 28 Oct 2026; your final rate is confirmed at checkout.
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