Cancún
solar orientation.
Solar orientation, optimal tilt and annual irradiation for Cancún, Quintana Roo. Based on NASA SSE solar data and NOAA solar position algorithms.
Compass rose
The orange arrow shows the direction to orient the panel.
Sun path
Sun's path across the sky throughout the year at your location. Solid line is the selected date.
Monthly irradiation
kWh/m² per day, monthly average. Useful for sizing batteries and comparing performance.
See the panel
at the optimal angle.
The panel is tilted to the optimal angle for this location. Drag the time slider to watch the sun travel along its real path (calculated via SunCalc/NOAA) and see when light hits the panel.
Solar orientation in Cancún
Cancún sits at latitude 21.1619° in a warm sub-humid climate. With mean annual irradiation of 5.05 kWh/m²/day, it offers good conditions for photovoltaic systems. For maximum annual production, panels should face true south (azimuth 180°) at a tilt of approximately 21° from horizontal.
Best months for production: April (6.05 kWh/m²/day). Lowest: December (3.95 kWh/m²/day). For integrated solar luminaires on posts, a fixed tilt of 15-35° is typically used for structural and self-cleaning reasons.
Need help sizing your solar project?
If your installation is critical, message us with your location, expected consumption and panel/luminaire type. We reply the same business day.