Cancun vs Playa del Carmen

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Cancun edges ahead as the better destination in February. Cancun offers 10 hours of daily sunshine with only 8 rain days, while Playa del Carmen sees 3 sunshine hours and 9 rain days.

Cancun sits in the comfortable travel range at 26°C. Playa del Carmen runs hot at 29°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Cancun is the stronger choice in February. Cancun receives 7 more hours of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.

Cancun reaches an average high of 26°C (79°F) and drops to 23°C (73°F) at night during February. The daily temperature range is 3°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.

Playa del Carmen averages 29°C (84°F) for the high and 22°C (72°F) for the low, with a daily range of 7°C. The 3°C difference is noticeable but not dramatic.

Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in February.

Cancun receives approximately 36 mm of rainfall across 8 rain days during February. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Playa del Carmen sees 105 mm over 9 rain days. That makes Cancun the drier option by 1 rain day and 69 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 78%.