Riviera Maya

What’s the weather like in Riviera Maya in February?

With temperatures nearing 30°C and hours of sunshine, the Riviera Maya weather in February means you’ll have a fantastic winter break to this Mexican hotspot. This stunning stretch of golden beaches is much drier than in the summer and autumn months.

Geographical influences

The Riviera Maya, which includes the pretty resorts of Playa del Carmen, Tulum, Xcaret and Puerto Aventuras, enjoys a year-round hot tropical climate. The dry season’s between November and April and you’ll benefit from a cool coastal breeze from the Caribbean Sea. Resorts further inland don’t get the benefit of this wind.

Averages

The weather in Riviera Maya in February is perfect for beach holidays, lazy days by the pool or rounds of golf at the region’s many courses. It boasts an average daytime high temperature of 29°C. This can rise to over 30°C on the hottest days and the heat and humidity levels are high so make sure you take water with you when you’re out in the sun. The Riviera Maya enjoys lots of Mexican sunshine in February. On average, the sun will shine for eight hours each day. It rises at nearly 7am and doesn’t disappear until 7pm at the end of the month. The Caribbean Sea will be around 27°C in February, making it ideal for your children to splash in, or for you to try some exciting water sports. There’s no need to worry about lots of rainfall in the Riviera Maya in February. Just 55mm falls on average across five wet-weather days.