Playa del Carmen vs Cancun

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Playa del Carmen edges ahead as the better destination in February. Playa del Carmen offers 10 hours of daily sunshine with only 7 rain days, while Cancun sees 10 sunshine hours and 8 rain days.

Playa del Carmen sits in the comfortable travel range at 26°C. Cancun is also comfortable at 26°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Playa del Carmen is the stronger choice in February.

Playa del Carmen reaches an average high of 26°C (79°F) and drops to 22°C (72°F) at night during February. The daily temperature range is 4°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.

Cancun averages 26°C (79°F) for the high and 23°C (73°F) for the low, with a daily range of 3°C. The two cities feel quite similar in terms of temperature.

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

Playa del Carmen receives approximately 27 mm of rainfall across 7 rain days during February. Rain is occasional, so a light rain jacket should suffice.

Cancun sees 36 mm over 8 rain days. That makes Playa del Carmen the drier option by 1 rain day and 9 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 78%.