Weather in Cancun in February

How February compares

February is the 10th warmest month of the year in Cancun and ranks 32nd of 134 destinations we compare for February - see where else is hot in February. Within Mexico it is 5th of 5 (Mexico in February). Against London's average high of 7.9°C in February, Cancun is 18.2°C warmer by day and 20.7°C warmer at night.

Daytime and night-time in February

The typical February day in Cancun peaks at 26.1°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 27.8°C or more. About 77% of days top 25°C and 1 in 500 pass 30°C. Nights average 22.7°C; one night in ten drops to 20.1°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest February day here reached 30.3°C (2020-02-26) and the coldest night 16.4°C (2017-02-24).

Rain in February

Some rain (4-8 rainy days): about 7 days with 1 mm or more, 36 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest February was 2002 with 112 mm, the driest 1995 with 1 mm. Humidity averages 73%.

Sea temperature in February

The sea averages 25.9°C - warm enough to swim (22°c+). Depending on the year it ranges from 25.4°C to 26.4°C. For the warmest sea here, come in September (28.9°C).

Sunshine and daylight

Around 7.0 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 11.3 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 07:18 and sets about 18:45 local time in mid-February. Average cloud cover is 38%.

Is February a good time to visit Cancun?

Yes - it is one of the better months: hot days, manageable rain and long sunny days. The best months for Cancun on our scoring are April, March, February; months averaging 25°C or more: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec.

Warm enough for summer clothes, without extreme heat

Cancun feels substantially warmer than London in February, with average daytime highs about 18°C higher. Days reach 25°C on 77% of occasions, so light summer clothes are a sensible basis for packing. February is towards the cooler end of Cancun's year, which makes it a good fit if you want warmth rather than the strongest heat. Humidity averages 73%, so it can still feel sticky; keep strenuous plans away from midday if that bothers you. Evenings are warm on average, and heavy layers are unlikely to earn their place in your suitcase. A light layer is sensible, though, as the coldest nights can fall to around 20°C or below.

Plan for sunshine, but leave room for rain

February brings about 7 hours of sunshine within 11.3 hours of daylight, leaving plenty of scope for time outdoors without promising clear skies throughout the day. There are about 7 rainy days, so a flexible plan makes more sense than assuming every day will be dry. That figure does not tell you how long rain will last, so avoid treating a rainy day as automatically lost. Pack a light waterproof and keep weather-sensitive plans movable. February sits behind April and March among Cancun's best-rated months, but it remains a strong option on the overall balance of heat and rain. Choose it if warmth matters more than guaranteed sunshine.