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White sand and turquoise water on a sunny day in Cancún's Hotel ZoneAerial view of Castillo San Felipe del Morro on the tip of Old San Juan, Puerto Rico

Cancún vs San Juan in February

Cancún edges it in February. Cancún averages 20–29°C with high crowds; San Juan 22–29°C with high crowds.

By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026

Cancún and San Juan

The verdict for February

  • WeatherVery similar9/10 vs 8.5/10
  • CrowdsVery similarHigh vs High
  • PricesVery similar$$$$ vs $$$$
  • OverallCancún comes out ahead6.5/10 vs 6/10
White sand and turquoise water on a sunny day in Cancún's Hotel Zone

Cancún in February

Peak beach weather

Temperature
20–29°C
Crowds
High
Prices
$$$$

+Dry, sunny and comfortably hot.

–Expensive and busy.

February is one of the best weather months: dry, sunny and not too humid.

Aerial view of Castillo San Felipe del Morro on the tip of Old San Juan, Puerto Rico

San Juan in February

Dry and sunny

Temperature
22–29°C
Crowds
High
Prices
$$$$

+One of the driest months.

–Busy and expensive.

February is one of the driest months, with warm seas and steady trade winds.

Scores and crowd levels are my own judgement; temperatures are monthly averages. Higher scores are better: quieter, cheaper and more pleasant.