Mexico (Mexico City) · February
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Climate Overview
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ø day, range from coolest to warmest dayØ dayrange | 24° (75°)16– (61–)29 (84) | 26° (79°)20– (68–)31 (88) | 28° (82°)21– (70–)34 (93) | 29° (84°)22– (72–)34 (93) | 29° (84°)22– (72–)35 (95) | 27° (81°)20– (68–)31 (88) | 25° (77°)20– (68–)29 (84) | 25° (77°)20– (68–)29 (84) | 25° (77°)19– (66–)28 (82) | 25° (77°)18– (64–)28 (82) | 24° (75°)18– (64–)29 (84) | 24° (75°)18– (64–)28 (82) |
Ø night, range from coldest to warmest nightØ nightrange | 4° (39°)-2– (28–)9 (48) | 5° (41°)-1– (30–)10 (50) | 7° (45°)1– (34–)12 (54) | 9° (48°)4– (39–)13 (55) | 11° (52°)5– (41–)14 (57) | 12° (54°)7– (45–)14 (57) | 11° (52°)7– (45–)13 (55) | 12° (54°)7– (45–)14 (57) | 12° (54°)7– (45–)13 (55) | 9° (48°)4– (39–)13 (55) | 6° (43°)1– (34–)11 (52) | 4° (39°)-2– (28–)9 (48) |
☀️Sunshine | 9h UV 8 | 10h UV 9 | 11h UV 10 | 11h UV 10 | 10h UV 9 | 8h UV 9 | 8h UV 9 | 8h UV 9 | 7h UV 8 | 8h UV 8 | 9h UV 8 | 8h UV 7 |
🌧Rain Days | 1d14mm (0.6") | 2d24mm (0.9") | 3d26mm (1.0") | 5d54mm (2.1") | 8d81mm (3.2") | 13d174mm (6.9") | 18d213mm (8.4") | 18d212mm (8.4") | 14d158mm (6.2") | 7d100mm (4.0") | 3d28mm (1.1") | 1d9mm (0.3") |
Best travel time current monthØ = average · small figures = range: coolest–warmest day / coldest–warmest nightClimate data 2005–2025 · Source: ERA5 + station data
Travel season — mid-range prices, good availability.
February is among the best months in Mexico (Mexico City): only 2 rain days, 26°C (79°F) highs, and good sunshine make for ideal holiday conditions.
Daytime highs average 26°C (79°F), cooling to 5°C (41°F) at night (daily average: 16°C (61°F)). Peaks reach around 31°C (88°F), the coldest nights around -1°C (30°F) — frost does occur. With 10 sunshine hours per day, February is one of the sunniest months — 24 mm (0.9 in) of rain over 2 days.
Summer clothing and a light jacket for evenings is enough. Conditions are ideal for excursions, hikes, and sightseeing.
Dry air, clear skies and cool mornings: up on the high plateau a sweater is welcome early on, while a T-shirt is enough by midday. The markets fill with winter and Christmas smells, and street stalls sell hot atole and tamales. The city is calm enough for long museum days in Polanco and Coyoacán.
Packing list for Mexico (Mexico City) in February
- T-shirts and shorts
- Light jacket for cool evenings
- Warm jacket for frosty nights
- SPF 50 sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Sun hat
- Travel first-aid kit
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is February a good time to visit Mexico (Mexico City)?
- Yes — February is one of the best months to visit Mexico (Mexico City) (Climate Score: 84/100). Pleasant temperatures (26°C (79°F)), good sunshine (10 h/day), and few rain days (2) make it one of the most recommended months.
- How warm is it in Mexico (Mexico City) in February?
- In February, Mexico (Mexico City) sees daily highs of 26°C (79°F). Nights cool to 5°C (41°F), with a daily average of 16°C (61°F). Peaks reach around 31°C (88°F), the coldest nights around -1°C (30°F) — frost does occur.
- How much rain falls in Mexico (Mexico City) in February?
- In February, Mexico (Mexico City) receives an average of 24 mm (0.9 in) of rain over 2 rain days. That is comparatively dry.
- How many sunshine hours does Mexico (Mexico City) get in February?
- Mexico (Mexico City) averages 10 sunshine hours per day in February — above the annual average.
