February · Mexico
Best time to visit Cancun in February Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Cancun in February
Average temperature 25°C, 69 mm of rain, about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 77% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
February score
8.5/10
Ranked #4 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 25°C
- Rainfall
- 69 mm
- Humidity
- 77%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 19
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
February in Cancun scores 8.5/10 for beach and coastal travel - an above-average month (#4 of 12). Expect around 25°C, 69 mm of rain, and roughly 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Cancún’s Caribbean shores and reef excursions shine in the dry winter months from January through March.
February ranks 4th of 12 for Cancun — one of the best windows
With 25°C (77°F) on average, February delivers classic beach weather: plenty of time in the water, with beach and boat plans rarely disrupted by cold.
Budget for roughly 69 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.3 hours of daylight to work around it.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Cancun at 8.5/10 (4th of 12), just behind April at 9.6/10.
Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection, a packable rain layer.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Cancun in February?
- In February, Cancun averages 25°C, 69 mm of rain, and about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.5/10.
- Is February a good time to visit Cancun?
- February earns a 8.5/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Cancun in February?
- Expect about 69 mm of rain in February. Average humidity is 77% and there are about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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