The Yucatán Gulf Coast in February
February is one of the best months to visit the Yucatán Gulf Coast: a typical day grades A, the 1st best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 85°F, water around 76°F and about a 19% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically moderate (Mardi Gras / Carnaval and Presidents' Day weekend).
The Yucatán Gulf Coast month by month
Typical grade and high for each month. Higher is better: A+ to F.
- JanA82°F
- FebA85°F
- MarA89°F
- AprA-92°F
- MayB+94°F
- JunA-93°F
- JulB+92°F
- AugB91°F
- SepB+90°F
- OctA-87°F
- NovA-85°F
- DecA-83°F
January: A · February: A · March: A. The best months are usually January, February and March, and the weakest are August and September.
Best beaches in the Yucatán Gulf Coast in February
Resorts with the best typical February, and their grades for the next few days.
| Beach | Typical Feb | This week |
|---|---|---|
| Celestún Beach Hotels | A | SatC-SunD+MonDTueC+WedC+ |
| Hotel Xixim Mundo Imperial | A | SatC-SunD+MonDTueC+WedC+ |
| Hotel Manglares | A | SatC-SunD+MonDTueC+WedC+ |
| Hotel Las Dunas | A | SatC+SunB-MonB-TueB-WedB |
| Villas del mar | A | SatC-SunD+MonDTueC+WedC+ |
| El Cuyo Beach Hotels | A | SatC+SunCMonCTueC+WedC |
| Sisal Beach Hotels | A | SatD+SunD+MonDTueCWedC |
| Ciudad del Carmen Playa Norte Hotels | A | SatBSunB-MonC+TueBWedB |
Grades for the next few days from Veabird's beach forecast, updated Oct 3, 18:00 UTC. Higher is better: A+ to F.
How it compares
The Yucatán Gulf Coast is among the best-graded beach destinations in February. Every destination in February.
Questions
- Is February a good time to visit the Yucatán Gulf Coast?
- February is one of the best months to visit the Yucatán Gulf Coast: a typical day grades A, the 1st best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 85°F, water around 76°F and about a 19% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically moderate (Mardi Gras / Carnaval and Presidents' Day weekend).
- How warm is the Yucatán Gulf Coast in February?
- Typical highs are about 85°F and the sea is about 76°F. Most swimmers find it comfortable.
- Is February hurricane season in the Yucatán Gulf Coast?
- No. Storm risk is very low in February.
- How crowded is the Yucatán Gulf Coast in February?
- Typically moderate, around Mardi Gras / Carnaval and Presidents' Day weekend. The quietest months are usually September and October.
Plan it
- Yucatán & Campeche Gulf Coast: this week's forecast, beach by beach
- Mexico Beach Report: this week, updated every Monday
- Compare dates and beaches on the map
Typical-month numbers from Veabird's year-ahead outlook for the 34 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.