How warm is Costa Maya in February?

Typical highs are about 82°F and the sea is about 80°F. That is warm enough for long swims without a wetsuit.

Is there sargassum in Costa Maya in February?

In a typical year seaweed is moderate in February. It is usually lightest in January and February and heaviest in July and August. Landings vary a lot by year, wind and currents; Veabird's weekly sargassum report and each beach's page have the current forecast.

Is February hurricane season in Costa Maya?

No. Storm risk is very low in February.

How crowded is Costa Maya in February?

Typically very busy, around Mardi Gras / Carnaval and Presidents' Day weekend. The quietest months are usually September and October.

Costa Maya in February

February is one of the best months to visit Costa Maya: a typical day grades B+, the 1st best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 82°F, water around 80°F and about a 43% chance of rain on a given day. Sargassum (seaweed) is usually moderate in February. Beaches are typically very busy (Mardi Gras / Carnaval and Presidents' Day weekend).

Typical dayB+1st of 12 months

Highs / water82°FSea 80°F

Rain chance43%on a given day

SeaweedModeratetypical year

CrowdsVery busyMardi Gras / Carnaval

Storm riskVery lowoutside storm season

Costa Maya month by month

Typical grade and high for each month. Higher is better: A+ to F.

January: B · February: B+ · March: B+. The best months are usually February, March and April, and the weakest are August and September.

Best beaches in Costa Maya in February

Resorts with the best typical February, and their grades for the next few days.

Beach	Typical Feb	Seaweed	This week
Bacalar Lagoon Hotels	A-	Very low	SatCSunC-MonCTueB-WedC+
Almond Tree Resort and Hotel	A-	Very low	SatC+SunCMonC+TueBWedC+
Belizima Eco Resort	A-	Very low	SatC+SunC+MonC+TueBWedB
Mayan Beach Garden Inn	A-	Low	SatDSunDMonCTueC-WedC-
Xcalak Beach Lodges	A-	Low	SatD+SunD+MonC-TueCWedC+
Nacional Beach Club	B	High	SatD-SunD-MonCTueCWedC
Bougain Villa	B-	High	SatD-SunD-MonC-TueC-WedC
Mahahual Beach Hotels	B-	High	SatD-SunD-MonC-TueC-WedC

Grades for the next few days from Veabird's beach forecast, updated Oct 3, 18:00 UTC. Higher is better: A+ to F.

Better beach options in February

Elsewhere in Mexico, Huatulco (A), the Yucatán Gulf Coast (A) and Puerto Vallarta (A) usually grade higher in February. Further afield: Maui (A-), Oʻahu (A-) and the Big Island (A-). Every destination in February.

Questions

Is February a good time to visit Costa Maya?: February is one of the best months to visit Costa Maya: a typical day grades B+, the 1st best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 82°F, water around 80°F and about a 43% chance of rain on a given day. Sargassum (seaweed) is usually moderate in February. Beaches are typically very busy (Mardi Gras / Carnaval and Presidents' Day weekend).
How warm is Costa Maya in February?: Typical highs are about 82°F and the sea is about 80°F. That is warm enough for long swims without a wetsuit.
Is there sargassum in Costa Maya in February?: In a typical year seaweed is moderate in February. It is usually lightest in January and February and heaviest in July and August. Landings vary a lot by year, wind and currents; Veabird's weekly sargassum report and each beach's page have the current forecast.
Is February hurricane season in Costa Maya?: No. Storm risk is very low in February.
How crowded is Costa Maya in February?: Typically very busy, around Mardi Gras / Carnaval and Presidents' Day weekend. The quietest months are usually September and October.

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Typical-month numbers from Veabird's year-ahead outlook for the 10 resorts here (median resort): 6 years of ERA5 climate normals, the seasonal pattern of the Atlantic sargassum belt, holiday crowd calendars and historical storm tracks. Any given year can differ; check the 16-day forecast before you go.