Sonora Weather in February

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

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Puerto Peñasco Hermosillo Nogales Álamos

Planning a getaway to Sonora, Mexico this February and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Sonora in February

Sonora, Mexico is a region in Mexico. In February, Sonora experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from pleasant to warm and low precipitation. The month of February is in the winter season.

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is pleasant in Nogales at 20°C (68°F) to warm in Navojoa at 29°C (84°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 12°C (54°F) in Navojoa and 0°C (32°F) in Nogales.

To explore the conditions in Sonora, Mexico in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Nogales with an average of 11 mm (0.4 in) to low rainfall in Álamos with 28 mm (1.1 in).

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Best Places to Visit in Sonora in February

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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 Sonora

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

Temperature range in Sonora (February)

Precipitation variation in Sonora (February)

Puerto Peñasco

In February Puerto Peñasco generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
21°C (70°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
14°C (57°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly rainfall
8.9 mm (0.4 in)
13 mm (0.5 in)
8.8 mm (0.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
2 days
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Puerto Peñasco →

Hermosillo

In February Hermosillo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
27°C (81°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
10°C (50°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
182 hours
180 hours
229 hours
Monthly rainfall
14 mm (0.6 in)
19 mm (0.7 in)
7.8 mm (0.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Hermosillo →

Nogales

In February Nogales generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
20°C (68°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
0°C (32°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly rainfall
22 mm (0.9 in)
11 mm (0.4 in)
13 mm (0.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
4 days
3 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Nogales →

Álamos

In February Álamos generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and low 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)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
10°C (50°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly rainfall
25 mm (1 in)
28 mm (1.1 in)
9.2 mm (0.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
2 days
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Álamos →

San Carlos

In February San Carlos generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
15°C (59°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly rainfall
8.8 mm (0.3 in)
12 mm (0.5 in)
5.7 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in San Carlos →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Sonora, 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 Sonora in February.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Puerto Peñasco 21°C (70°F) 14°C (57°F) 13 mm (0.5 in)
Hermosillo 27°C (81°F) 10°C (50°F) 19 mm (0.7 in)
Nogales 20°C (68°F) 0°C (32°F) 11 mm (0.4 in)
Álamos 28°C (82°F) 10°C (50°F) 28 mm (1.1 in)
San Carlos 23°C (73°F) 15°C (59°F) 12 mm (0.5 in)
Ciudad Obregón 29°C (84°F) 11°C (52°F) 18 mm (0.7 in)

Sonora weather in February: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Sonora, Mexico in February?

Expect perfect weather across Sonora, Mexico in February. The popular destination of Puerto Peñasco averages 21°C (70°F) by day and 14°C (57°F) at night during this winter month.

What is the average temperature in Sonora, Mexico in February?

In Puerto Peñasco, the average daytime high in February is 21°C (70°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 14°C (57°F).

Does Sonora, Mexico get a lot of rain in February?

February is on the drier side in Sonora, Mexico. Puerto Peñasco averages only about 13 mm (0.5 in), with most days staying dry.

Is February a Good Time to Visit Sonora, Mexico?

We believe that February is one of the best times to visit Sonora, Mexico with overall perfect weather in Puerto Peñasco.

Generally speaking, January, February, March, April, May, November and December provide perfect weather in Puerto Peñasco. In contrast, July, August and September tend to have poor weather conditions.

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