Playa del Carmen in February
February is dry and warm, with highs of 82 to 84°F (28 to 29°C). The sea is at its coolest of the year, 79°F (26°C), and the chance of a wet day is 16% to 19%. Carnaval season brings parades.
February at a glance
| Temperature | 82 to 84°F (28 to 29°C) by day, 65°F (18°C) at night |
|---|---|
| Sea temperature | 79°F (26°C) |
| Rain | 1.5 in per sliding 31-day period, 16% to 19% chance of a wet day |
| Humidity | Muggy on 62% to 65% of days (dew point measure) |
| Sargassum (typical) | Usually light. December to February has the lowest chance of large accumulations on the beach. |
| Hurricane season | Outside the hurricane season. |
| Crowds | High season. Busy, with a long weekend around February 1, 2027. |
| Best for | Dry beach weeks, Carnaval parades and walks along 5th Avenue. |
Long-term averages, not a forecast. A range spans the month, low to high. Climate: Weather Spark (Cozumel and Cancun airport records plus NASA MERRA-2 data, 1980 to 2016).
Weather
In February, daytime highs are 82 to 84°F (28 to 29°C) and nights are 65°F (18°C). Weather Spark's average rainfall is 1.5 in per sliding 31-day period, and the chance of a wet day (at least 0.04 in of rain) is 16% to 19%. The sea is 79°F (26°C). On Weather Spark's dew point measure, 62% to 65% of days are muggy.
February is the end of Weather Spark's cool season (it runs to February 13). Highs climb from 82 to 84°F, and the muggy-day share stays low at 62% to 65%.
The sea is the coolest of the year. Weather Spark puts the coolest water in February at 79°F (26°C) and the warmest in September at 84°F (29°C).
Sea and beach
Sargassum is usually light. UNAM's sargassum group puts December to February as the period with the lowest chance of large accumulations on the beach (reported by El Universal). This is the usual pattern, not a forecast.
It is outside hurricane season. Cold-front season runs September to May, and Conagua forecasts 7 fronts for Mexico as a whole in February 2027.
What is on in February
- Constitution Day. The holiday falls on Monday, February 1, 2027, so the long weekend is January 30 to February 1. (date published)
- Carnaval de Playa del Carmen. Held in the days before Ash Wednesday, which is February 10, 2027. The 2026 edition ran February 14 to 17 at Plaza 28 de Julio. The 2027 program is not published yet. (usually this time of year)
- Carnaval de Cozumel. A ferry ride away. The 2026 main program ran February 11 to 18, with parades on February 14, 15 and 17. The 2027 program is not published yet. (latest edition)
Crowds and rates
February is high season, and it has a long weekend: Constitution Day is Monday, February 1, 2027.
What to pack
Light clothes, swimwear, a sun hat, sunscreen, a light layer for breezy evenings and comfortable shoes for the parade crowds.
Plan February
A dry month is good for walking and for time on the water. A few places to start.
Questions
What is the weather like in Playa del Carmen in February?
Dry and warm. Highs are 82 to 84°F (28 to 29°C), lows are 65°F (18°C), and the chance of a wet day is 16% to 19% (Weather Spark).
Is the sea warm enough to swim in February?
The sea is 79°F (26°C), the coolest of the year but still warm by most standards. Weather Spark has September as the warmest at 84°F (29°C).
When is Carnaval in Playa del Carmen in 2027?
Carnaval is held in the days before Ash Wednesday, which is February 10, 2027. The city has not published the 2027 program yet. In 2026 it ran February 14 to 17 at Plaza 28 de Julio.
Is there sargassum in Playa del Carmen in February?
Usually very little. December to February has the lowest chance of large accumulations on the beach, according to UNAM's sargassum group as reported by El Universal.
Sources
Every figure on this page comes from the sources below. Climate numbers are long-term averages from one source for all twelve months. Sargassum is described as a typical pattern and is never a forecast.
- Climate: Weather Spark, Playa del Carmen in February: https://weatherspark.com/m/13836/2/Average-Weather-in-February-in-Playa-del-Carmen-Mexico
- Climate averages by month: Weather Spark, Playa del Carmen (year-round page, seasons and data sources): https://weatherspark.com/y/13836/Average-Weather-in-Playa-del-Carmen-Mexico-Year-Round
- El Universal, citing UNAM's sargassum group (GIES), on the low months: https://www.eluniversal.com.mx/destinos/en-que-meses-hay-menos-sargazo-en-cancun/
- NOAA National Hurricane Center, hurricane climatology: https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/climo/
- Conagua: 56 cold fronts forecast for the 2026-2027 season, September to May: https://www.gob.mx/conagua/prensa/se-pronostica-el-ingreso-de-56-frentes-frios-a-mexico-durante-la-temporada-2026-2027
- Excelsior on the SEP school calendar 2026-2027: https://www.excelsior.com.mx/nacional/calendario-escolar-sep-2026-2027-fechas-vacaciones-puentes
- Ley Federal del Trabajo, article 74 (obligatory rest days): https://www.diputados.gob.mx/LeyesBiblio/pdf/LFT.pdf
- Ruptura360 on the Playa del Carmen Carnaval, February 14 to 17, 2026: https://ruptura360.mx/gobierno/carnaval-playa-del-carmen-2026-fechas/
- List of dates for Easter (Western Easter, 2027): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_dates_for_Easter
- Ruptura360 on the Cozumel Carnaval 2026: https://ruptura360.mx/gobierno/carnaval-de-cozumel-2026-fechas-sedes/
Stay a short walk away
Penthouse 315 at Aldea Thai sleeps 10, with a private rooftop pool and ocean views, a 1-minute walk (about 230 ft) from Mamitas Beach.