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Mazatlán in February

February is a middling month for Mazatlán: a typical day grades B, the 9th best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 78°F, water around 70°F and about a 5% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically very busy (Mardi Gras / Carnaval and Presidents' Day weekend).

Typical dayB9th of 12 months
Highs / water78°FSea 70°F
Rain chance5%on a given day
Waves–typical
CrowdsVery busyMardi Gras / Carnaval
Storm riskVery lowoutside storm season

Mazatlán 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 May, October and November, and the weakest are August and September.

Best beaches in Mazatlán in February

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

BeachTypical FebThis week
Hotel Riu Emerald BayBSatCSunC-MonC-TueCWedC
Pueblo Bonito Mazatlán Beach ResortBSatCSunC-MonC-TueCWedC
Park Inn by Radisson MazatlanBSatCSunC-MonC-TueCWedC
DoubleTree by Hilton MazatlanBSatCSunC-MonC-TueCWedC
Las Villas Hotel & Golf by Estrella del MarBSatCSunC-MonD+TueC-WedC
Park Royal Beach MazatlánBSatCSunC-MonC-TueCWedC
El Cid Marina Beach HotelBSatCSunC-MonC-TueCWedC
El Cid Castilla BeachBSatCSunC-MonC-TueCWedC

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 Mazatlán?
February is a middling month for Mazatlán: a typical day grades B, the 9th best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 78°F, water around 70°F and about a 5% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically very busy (Mardi Gras / Carnaval and Presidents' Day weekend).
How warm is Mazatlán in February?
Typical highs are about 78°F and the sea is about 70°F. The water is on the cool side for long swims.
Is February hurricane season in Mazatlán?
No. Storm risk is very low in February.
How crowded is Mazatlán in February?
Typically very busy, around Mardi Gras / Carnaval and Presidents' Day weekend. The quietest months are usually September and October.

Plan it

Typical-month numbers from Veabird's year-ahead outlook for the 30 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.

Coordinates approximate; forecasts are estimates, not safety guidance.