Month guide · Cancún · Mexico
Cancún in February
What February is really like in Cancún: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
February is one of the best months to visit Cancún. Expect average highs of 29°C (84°F), lows of 20°C (68°F), about 4 rainy days and roughly 11.4 hours of daylight. Dry, sunny and busy with North American winter visitors; excellent beach weather.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 29°C (84°F) / 20°C (68°F)
- Rainy days
- About 4
- Daylight
- About 11.4 hours
- Sea temperature
- 26°C (79°F)
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in February
February is the 10th-warmest month in Cancún: days average 29°C (84°F) against a yearly average high of 31°C (88°F), and nights fall to about 20°C (68°F). Rain falls on roughly 4 of its 28 days. Compared with January (28°C (82°F)), February is about as warm; by March highs stay near 30°C (86°F).
- Sunrise (15 February)
- About 07:18
- Sunset (15 February)
- About 18:45
- Daylight
- About 11.4 hours
- Sea
- 26°C (79°F)
Winter (December–February). The dry high season: warm, sunny days, occasional breezy cool fronts and the highest prices around Christmas and New Year.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, February rates 5 for crowds (the peak is February at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in February). Book accommodation early: February is one of the pricier months.
Events in February
- Cancún Carnival (usually February or early March, before Lent)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in February
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Beach · Costa Mujeres
Isla Blanca
North of Costa Mujeres, Isla Blanca is a narrow sandy peninsula between the Caribbean and the Chacmuchuch Lagoon, mostly undeveloped and reached by a rough sandy road.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Nature
- Off the beaten path
- Outdoors
- Active
Beach · Punta Cancún
Playa Chac Mool and Playa Gaviota Azul
Use the public access paths between hotels, and swim only where lifeguards are posted.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Outdoors
- Photo spot
Experience · Bahía de Mujeres
MUSA Underwater Museum of Art
The Museo Subacuático de Arte has hundreds of life-size sculptures by Jason deCaires Taylor and other artists placed on the seabed between Cancún and Isla Mujeres to form artificial reefs.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Art
- Kids
- Nature
- Iconic
Experience · Caribbean Sea
Swimming with whale sharks
Take seasickness tablets before you go; the boat ride can take more than an hour each way across open sea.
- Time needed
- Full day
- Cost
- Expensive
- Nature
- Iconic
- Active
The sea averages 26°C (79°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Cancún.
What to pack
For highs near 29°C, lows near 20°C and 4 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is February a good time to visit Cancún?
One of the best months to visit Cancún, with a notable event on the calendar. The other best months are March–April and December–January. Compare every month.
Cancún in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is February a good time to visit Cancún?
It is one of the best months to visit Cancún. Dry, sunny and busy with North American winter visitors; excellent beach weather.
+How warm is Cancún in February?
Average highs are around 29°C (84°F) and lows around 20°C (68°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Cancún in February?
Expect rain on about 4 days of the month, so it is usually dry.