Cancun · Mexico
February
Peak dry season weather — 38mm of rain is barely a passing shower over the whole month.
Best match
#3 of 12 months
February is one of the best times to visit Cancun.
Climate
High
29°C
Low
20°C
Rain
38mm
Sun
8.5hrs/day
30-year climate normals · Open Meteo ERA5
How February scores in Cancun
Weather
Outstanding
Value
Above average
Crowds
Good
Events
Average
Atmosphere
Very good
What you gain in February
- ↑Driest month of the year: 38mm total means multi-day rain events are effectively impossible
- ↑Sea conditions settle — snorkelling Isla Mujeres and the Mesoamerican Reef at their most consistent
- ↑Valentine's week brings a couples-oriented atmosphere; romantic dinner specials throughout the Hotel Zone
What you sacrifice
- ↓February prices tick up slightly above January as demand grows — book accommodation 6–8 weeks out
- ↓Crowds beginning to build toward the March Spring Break wave; Hotel Zone noticeably busier by mid-month
- ↓Limited authentic Mexican cultural events in the Hotel Zone — Centro remains the only place to find real carnival activity
How February compares to November (best month)
| Factor | February | November ★ |
|---|---|---|
| Weather | 9 | 7 |
| Value | 5 | 7 |
| Crowds | 6 | 8 |
February in other destinations
Lisbon (14.3°C)Barcelona (14°C)Tokyo (10.4°C)Bali (30.1°C)Santorini (13.2°C)Paris (8°C)New York (4.5°C)Marrakech (19.1°C)Amsterdam (6°C)Maldives (30.2°C)Rome (11.9°C)Bangkok (33°C)Istanbul (8.6°C)Vienna (4.9°C)Seoul (4°C)Dubrovnik (11.1°C)Rio de Janeiro (31°C)Kyoto (10.1°C)Phuket (32.1°C)Cape Town (26.9°C)Prague (4°C)Amalfi Coast (13°C)Mexico City (23°C)Medellín (29°C)Fiji (31°C)London (9°C)Sydney (26°C)Iceland (3°C)Tulum (29°C)Dubai (26°C)Singapore (31°C)Hoi An (26°C)Chiang Mai (31.5°C)Miami (24.8°C)Florence (11.4°C)Queenstown (22.2°C)Madrid (11.2°C)Porto (15°C)Edinburgh (7°C)Copenhagen (4°C)Budapest (6°C)Kraków (4°C)Tbilisi (8°C)Palawan (30°C)Hanoi (19°C)Osaka (10°C)Goa (33°C)Cusco (19°C)Buenos Aires (29°C)Mykonos (13°C)Zanzibar (32°C)Sri Lanka (31°C)Costa Rica (26°C)Krabi (33°C)Athens (14°C)Seville (17°C)Cartagena (31°C)Siem Reap (31°C)
Climate data: 30-year normals (1991–2020) from Open Meteo ERA5 reanalysis. Scores compare months within Cancun, not across destinations. Methodology →