Cancun

What’s the weather like in Cancun in February?

Cancún has a tropical climate with warm weather all year round. This is because it’s on Mexico’s Caribbean coast at the tip of the Yucatán Peninsula. If you're going in February you can look forward to high temperatures and lots of sun, while the month’s also in Cancún’s dry season that runs from November to April. February’s one of the driest months of the year, although if it does rain it’s usually not for long. This makes it a fantastic time for you to visit.

Averages

The average high in Cancún is 29ºC in February, which is perfect for lounging by the pool or on the beach. Things stay nice and warm in the evenings, which cool to 18ºC, so you won’t need much more than shorts and t-shirts. At 26ºC, the sea’s lovely for swimming, while humidity’s moderate. There’s 55mm of rain over five days, and you can expect 11 hours of daylight with seven hours of sunshine each day. Bring plenty of sun cream as UV levels will be very high. The sun goes down at around 6.45pm.