Riviera Maya

Riviera Maya Weather in February

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Riviera Maya, Mexico in February.

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Cancún Tulum Playa del Carmen Akumal

Are you planning a trip a to Riviera Maya, Mexico in February and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Riviera Maya in February

Riviera Maya, Mexico is a region in Mexico. February in Riviera Maya generally has warm temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 28°C (82°F) and nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) in Playa del Carmen.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Riviera Maya, Mexico, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Akumal with an average of 37 mm (1.5 in) to moderate rainfall in Cancún with 44 mm (1.7 in).

Average sunshine

Many locations offer abundant sunshine during this month. For instance, Playa del Carmen enjoys approximately 240 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

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Best Places to Visit in Riviera Maya in February

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Riviera Maya.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Riviera Maya

What is the weather like in February for some of the most popular destinations in Riviera Maya, Mexico?

Temperature range in Riviera Maya (February)

Precipitation variation in Riviera Maya (February)

Playa del Carmen

In February Playa del Carmen generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
222 hours
240 hours
270 hours
Monthly rainfall
65 mm (2.6 in)
38 mm (1.5 in)
35 mm (1.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
6 days
4 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Playa del Carmen →

Cancún

In February Cancún generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
216 hours
210 hours
248 hours
Monthly rainfall
73 mm (2.9 in)
44 mm (1.7 in)
34 mm (1.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
5 days
3 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Cancún →

Tulum

In February Tulum generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
222 hours
240 hours
270 hours
Monthly rainfall
60 mm (2.4 in)
37 mm (1.5 in)
37 mm (1.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
5 days
4 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Tulum →

Akumal

In February Akumal generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
222 hours
240 hours
270 hours
Monthly rainfall
60 mm (2.4 in)
37 mm (1.5 in)
36 mm (1.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
5 days
4 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Akumal →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Riviera Maya, in Mexico.

In our records: Mexico February extremes

Notable February records observed across cities in Mexico in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • Based on our data, the coldest February night in Mexico dropped to -17°C (1°F) in Ciudad Juárez on February 3, 2011.
  • In our records, the coldest February daytime high in Mexico was -9°C (16°F) in Ciudad Juárez on February 2, 2011.

Popular cities in February

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Riviera Maya in February.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Cancún 27°C (81°F) 23°C (73°F) 44 mm (1.7 in)
Tulum 28°C (82°F) 23°C (73°F) 37 mm (1.5 in)
Playa del Carmen 28°C (82°F) 23°C (73°F) 38 mm (1.5 in)
Akumal 28°C (82°F) 22°C (72°F) 37 mm (1.5 in)

Riviera Maya weather in February: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Riviera Maya, Mexico in February?

Expect perfect weather across Riviera Maya, Mexico in February. The popular destination of Playa del Carmen averages 28°C (82°F) by day and 23°C (73°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Riviera Maya, Mexico in February?

Daytime temperatures in Playa del Carmen peak at roughly 28°C (82°F) in February, dropping to about 23°C (73°F) overnight.

Does Riviera Maya, Mexico get a lot of rain in February?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Riviera Maya, Mexico during February, with Playa del Carmen averaging close to 38 mm (1.5 in).

Is February a Good Time to Visit Riviera Maya, Mexico?

We believe that February is one of the best times to visit Riviera Maya, Mexico with overall perfect weather in Playa del Carmen. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March, April, November and December offering mostly perfect weather in Playa del Carmen. The weather in June, September and October, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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We have much more information about the climate in Riviera Maya.

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