Cancún · WinterMonth summary
Cancún weather in February
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
73°F – 81°F
🌧 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: Favourable conditions in February (8.0/10). March scores higher but the gap is small.
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
Even in winter, Cancún enjoys 27°F. 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 °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 72°F | 79°F | 45% | 0.1in | 9.9h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 73°F | 81°F | 37% | 0.1in | 10.2h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 73°F | 82°F | 30% | 0.0in | 11.2h | 8.6/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 75°F | 84°F | 25% | 0.1in | 11.7h | 8.5/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 77°F | 86°F | 44% | 0.1in | 12.0h | 7.7/10 |
| ⛅ June | 79°F | 86°F | 64% | 0.3in | 12.1h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 79°F | 88°F | 53% | 0.1in | 12.0h | 7.4/10 |
| ⛅ August | 79°F | 88°F | 66% | 0.2in | 11.8h | 7.2/10 |
| ⛅ September | 77°F | 88°F | 75% | 0.2in | 11.1h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ October | 75°F | 86°F | 70% | 0.2in | 10.8h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 73°F | 82°F | 52% | 0.1in | 10.2h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 73°F | 81°F | 45% | 0.1in | 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 81°F, 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°F
- 🌧 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 81°F, 10.2h of sunshine and 37% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Cancún in February?
With 81°F and 10.2h of sunshine, all outdoor activities are possible: hiking, sightseeing and terraces.
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