Cancún · WinterMonth summary
Cancún weather in February
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
23°C – 27°C
🌧 Rainy days
37% of days
☀️ Sunshine
10.2h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
8.0/10
📅 📅 Best month
March (8.6/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Cancún in February?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want great weather for all activities.
❌ No if: you're on a tight budget — prices are higher during peak season.
Our take: Cancún in February: 27°C and 10.2h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.
By trip type
Cancún in February by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in February
🎯 Good diving season — comfortable water temperature and satisfactory visibility Even in winter, Cancún enjoys 27°C. A real asset for escaping the European cold. Expect rain on 37% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if March (8.6/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 22°C | 26°C | 45% | 2.6 | 9.9h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 23°C | 27°C | 37% | 1.7 | 10.2h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 23°C | 28°C | 30% | 1.2 | 11.2h | 8.6/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 24°C | 29°C | 25% | 1.3 | 11.7h | 8.5/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 25°C | 30°C | 44% | 2.8 | 12.0h | 7.7/10 |
| ⛅ June | 26°C | 30°C | 64% | 6.5 | 12.1h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 26°C | 31°C | 53% | 3.1 | 12.0h | 7.4/10 |
| ⛅ August | 26°C | 31°C | 66% | 4.3 | 11.8h | 7.2/10 |
| ⛅ September | 25°C | 31°C | 75% | 6.0 | 11.1h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ October | 24°C | 30°C | 70% | 5.8 | 10.8h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 23°C | 28°C | 52% | 3.6 | 10.2h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 23°C | 27°C | 45% | 2.6 | 9.9h | 7.8/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In February, Cancún averages 27°C, 37% rainy days and 10.2h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.0/10.
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Comparison
February vs March (best month)
The best month is March (score 8.6/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +1°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -7%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +1.0h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Cancún in February
Is February a good time to visit Cancún?
February is an excellent time to visit Cancún (score 8.0/10). With 27°C, 10.2h of sunshine and 37% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Cancún in February?
With 27°C and 10.2h of sunshine, all outdoor activities are possible: hiking, sightseeing and terraces.
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