How warm is the Riviera Maya in February?

Typical highs are about 81°F and the sea is about 80°F. That is warm enough for long swims without a wetsuit.

Is there sargassum in the Riviera Maya in February?

In a typical year seaweed is very high in February. It is usually lightest in January and February and heaviest in August and November. 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 the Riviera Maya?

No. Storm risk is very low in February.

How crowded is the Riviera Maya in February?

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

The Riviera Maya in February

February is one of the best months to visit the Riviera Maya: a typical day grades C+, the 2nd best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 81°F, water around 80°F and about a 37% chance of rain on a given day. Sargassum (seaweed) is usually very high in February. Beaches are typically very busy (Mardi Gras / Carnaval and Presidents' Day weekend).

Typical dayC+2nd of 12 months

Highs / water81°FSea 80°F

Rain chance37%on a given day

SeaweedVery hightypical year

CrowdsVery busyMardi Gras / Carnaval

Storm riskVery lowoutside storm season

The Riviera Maya month by month

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

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

Best beaches in the Riviera Maya in February

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

Beach	Typical Feb	Seaweed	This week
Secrets Riviera Cancun Resort	B	Moderate	SatFSunDMonC-TueD+WedD
Hotel El Dorado Royale	B	High	SatFSunD+MonCTueC-WedD-
Marina El Cid Resort	B	Moderate	SatFSunD+MonCTueC-WedD
Now Jade Resort	B	Moderate	SatFSunD+MonCTueC-WedD
Iberostar Selection Riviera Cancún	B	High	SatFSunD-MonD+TueDWedD-
Desire Riviera Maya Resort & Spa	B	High	SatFSunD-MonD+TueDWedD-
Desire Riviera Maya Pearl Resort & Spa	B	High	SatFSunD-MonD+TueDWedD-
Palmar Beach Riviera Maya	B	High	SatFSunD-MonD+TueDWedD-

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 the Riviera Maya?: February is one of the best months to visit the Riviera Maya: a typical day grades C+, the 2nd best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 81°F, water around 80°F and about a 37% chance of rain on a given day. Sargassum (seaweed) is usually very high in February. Beaches are typically very busy (Mardi Gras / Carnaval and Presidents' Day weekend).
How warm is the Riviera Maya in February?: Typical highs are about 81°F and the sea is about 80°F. That is warm enough for long swims without a wetsuit.
Is there sargassum in the Riviera Maya in February?: In a typical year seaweed is very high in February. It is usually lightest in January and February and heaviest in August and November. 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 the Riviera Maya?: No. Storm risk is very low in February.
How crowded is the Riviera 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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Riviera Maya: this week's forecast, beach by beach
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Typical-month numbers from Veabird's year-ahead outlook for the 89 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.