Mexico (Cancún) · February
Best travel monthTravel seasonMexico · North America
Climate Overview
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MAXMAX | 27° | 28° | 29° | 30° | 32° | 32° | 32° | 32° | 32° | 30° | 29° | 28° |
MINMIN | 20° | 21° | 21° | 23° | 24° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 24° | 22° | 21° |
☀️Sunshine | 6h | 8h | 8h | 9h | 9h | 8h | 10h | 9h | 8h | 7h | 7h | 7h |
🌊Water Temp | 27° | 26° | 27° | 27° | 28° | 28° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 27° |
🌧Rain Days | 8d63mm | 4d33mm | 3d24mm | 3d29mm | 6d71mm | 11d155mm | 7d61mm | 10d91mm | 13d125mm | 13d150mm | 9d99mm | 8d67mm |
Best travel time current monthMonthly averages 2005–2025 · Source: ERA5 + station data
Travel season — mid-range prices, good availability.
February is among the best months in Mexico (Cancún): only 4 rain days, 28°C highs, and good sunshine make for ideal holiday conditions.
Daytime temperatures reach up to 28°C, cooling to 20°C at night (daily average: 24°C). The sun shines an average of 7 hours per day; there are 4 rain days with 33 mm total. The water is a warm 26°C — perfect for snorkelling and swimming.
Pack light summer clothing, sunscreen, and swimwear — beach and water conditions in February are ideal.
Beste Zeit für Cancún und die Riviera Maya: trocken, 25–30°C, das karibische Türkis ohne Regenwolken. Chichen Itzá und Tulum ohne extreme Hitze. Día de los Muertos im November ist kulturell besonders — Ofrendas in den Maya-Gemeinden.
Packing list for Mexico (Cancún) in February
- T-Shirts und kurze Hosen
- Badezeug und Strandtuch
- Sonnencreme LSF 50
- Sonnenbrille
- Sonnenhut
- Kleiner Regenschirm (vereinzelte Schauer möglich)
- Insektenschutzmittel
- Reiseapotheke
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is February a good time to visit Mexico (Cancún)?
- Yes — February is one of the best months to visit Mexico (Cancún) (Climate Score: 80/100). Pleasant temperatures (28°C), good sunshine (7 h/day), and few rain days (4) make it one of the most recommended months.
- How warm is it in Mexico (Cancún) in February?
- In February, Mexico (Cancún) sees daily highs of 28°C. Nights cool to 20°C, with a daily average of 24°C.
- How much rain falls in Mexico (Cancún) in February?
- In February, Mexico (Cancún) receives an average of 33 mm of rain over 4 rain days. That is comparatively dry.
- How many sunshine hours does Mexico (Cancún) get in February?
- Mexico (Cancún) averages 7 sunshine hours per day in February — close to the annual average.
- How warm is the water in Mexico (Cancún) in February?
- Water temperature in Mexico (Cancún) in February averages 26°C — ideal for swimming and snorkelling.
