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Cancun in February: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Cancun in February will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Cancun, based on historical data.
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February

Weather in Cancun in February 2025

Good Weather
Warm
☁️
Cloudy
Planning a trip to Cancun in February? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +79°F and approximately 4 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 4 rainy days and 37 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+79°F
Avg. max. temperature
+55°F
Min.
+88°F
Max.
37 mm
Total precipitation
77%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
4 ☀️
Sunny Days
20 ⛅️
Cloudy
4 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Cancun has good weather in February.

Average temperature in Cancun in February

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Cancun for February based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +82°F during the day to a minimum of +70°F during the night, the temperature in February averages around +79°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 14% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +79°F to +81°F.

Is Cancun warm or cold in February?

Cancun is typically warm in February.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +77°F to +79°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +72°F to +73°F.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

February is one of the coolest months in Cancun, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Cancun in February

Cancun weather looks like this, on average, in February and the surrounding months.
JanuaryFebruaryMarch
Avg. temperature
+77°F+79°F+81°F
Min. temperature
+55°F+55°F+48°F
Max. temperature
+86°F+88°F+88°F
Rainfall
56 mm37 mm32 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
78%77%75%
Air pressure
1016 HPa1016 HPa1014 HPa
Sunny days
344
Cloudy days
222024
Rainy days
643
Snowy days
000

February often has better weather than January. It’s getting warmer as February arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +77°F to +79°F during the day. As February arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 56 mm to 37 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 78% to 77%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during February, staying around 2 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in February, from 3 to 4.

March brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Cancun in February based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Cancun is gradually decreasing during February, going from 5 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during February in Cancun based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in February is about 42 mm, with a 50% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 8 mm, which is considered light rain. February is a pretty wet month with over 14 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how February is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Cancun wettest month is September, where a typical day has a 60% chance of precipitation and 172 mm of rainfall per day. March, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 10% chance of precipitation and 32 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last February in Cancun?

This is the weather in Cancun in February 2023:
1 February
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+79°F
2 February
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+81°F
3 February
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+82°F
4 February
☁️
+81°F
5 February
🌧️
+79°F
6 February
🌧️
+75°F
7 February
☁️
+80°F
8 February
☀️
+77°F
9 February
🌧️
+77°F
10 February
🌧️
+77°F
11 February
☁️
+79°F
12 February
☁️
+79°F
13 February
☁️
+78°F
14 February
☁️
+74°F
15 February
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+76°F
16 February
☁️
+80°F
17 February
☁️
+81°F
18 February
☁️
+81°F
19 February
☁️
+81°F
20 February
☀️
+80°F
21 February
☁️
+81°F
22 February
☁️
+80°F
23 February
☁️
+81°F
24 February
☀️
+79°F
25 February
☁️
+80°F
26 February
☁️
+80°F
27 February
☁️
+80°F
28 February
☁️
+80°F
In February 2023 Cancun had 3 sunny days, 21 cloudy days, and 4 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +79°F, with an absolute maximum of +82°F and a minimum of +73°F. The average humidity was 78%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 47%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 12 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Cancun climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Cancun in February has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1980 (+78°F) and the highest in 2003 (+86°F). The driest year was 1995 with only 1 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1983 with 185 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Cancun in February:

Is February a good time to visit Cancun?

February is a really good time to go to Cancun. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Cancun.

Can you sunbathe in Cancun in February?

February is warm in Cancun. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Cancun rainy in February?

Cancun is usually dry in February. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Cancun in February?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Cancun in February, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

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Monthly weather in Cancun

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Cancun, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.