Mexico City weather in February
Mexico City in February averages 17°C (63°F), 3 mm of rain and 8.6 hours of sun a day. It is one of the driest months of the year here.
Of the twelve months in Mexico City, February is the fourth coldest and the driest.
- Average temp
- 17°C (63°F)
10–25°C · 50–76°F
- Rainfall
- 3 mm
Not much rain
- Sunshine
- 8.6 h
hours per day
What is Mexico City like in February?
Daytime
Days are mild.
Rain
Rain is usually light.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for Mexico City in February?
High-factor sun cream
With 8.6 hours of sun a day, burn time is short even in shade.
Sunglasses and a brimmed hat
Midday glare is the part people underpack for, not the heat itself.
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around 10°C (50°F).
February compared with January and March
February in Mexico City is 2°C warmer than January and about as wet as it, which averages 15°C (59°F).
February in Mexico City is 1.6°C cooler than March and 16 mm drier than it, which averages 19°C (66°F).
Daylight in Mexico City in February
On 15 February the sun is up for 11 hours 31 minutes in Mexico City, rising about 07:05 and setting about 18:36 local time.
February ends 26 minutes longer than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
That is 1 hour 47 minutes short of June, the longest-lit month here.
Where to stay in Mexico City
Dates are a starting point for February.
Travel guides for Mexico City
What to read before you book.
Mexico City weather by month
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How February compares with the rest of the year
February is highlighted. Every other month links to its own page.
| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 15°C / 59°F | 7 mm |
| February | 17°C / 63°F | 3 mm |
| March | 19°C / 66°F | 19 mm |
| April | 21°C / 69°F | 27 mm |
| May | 21°C / 69°F | 53 mm |
| June | 20°C / 68°F | 127 mm |
| July | 19°C / 66°F | 176 mm |
| August | 19°C / 66°F | 186 mm |
| September | 19°C / 65°F | 144 mm |
| October | 18°C / 64°F | 79 mm |
| November | 16°C / 61°F | 10 mm |
| December | 16°C / 60°F | 9 mm |
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FAQs about Mexico City in February
February climate averages for Mexico City, 1991–2020.
Mexico City averages 17°C (63°F) in February, ranging from about 10°C (50°F) at night to 25°C (76°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Barely. February sees only about 3 mm, so rain is unlikely to affect your plans.
No. February averages 17°C (63°F) against 19°C (66°F) in March — 1.6°C cooler.
February is 2°C warmer than January, and about as wet.
Yes. February falls inside the most comfortable stretch of the year here, February to May, on temperature and rainfall together.
About 8.6 hours of sun a day on the 1991–2020 average — among the brighter months anywhere.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what February is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 11 hours 31 minutes of daylight in mid-February, against 13 hours 18 minutes in June and 10 hours 58 minutes in December.
On 15 February, sunrise is about 07:05 and sunset about 18:36 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 26 minutes longer than it starts.
