Weather & travel · verified 2026-10-02
Holbox in February: weather, crowds & prices
Typical highs 29°C / 84°F, lows 20°C / 68°F, sea 25°C. Expect 40 mm of rain across 5 rainy days, afternoon winds of 22 km/h. Crowds are peak; rates are peak-season rates.
February by the numbers
Temperature
29° / 20°C
84° / 68°F
Sea surface
25°C
77°F
Rainfall
40 mm
~5 rain days
Humidity
72%
afternoon avg
Wind
22 km/h
afternoon avg
Crowds
Peak
Book ahead
Prices
Peak-season rates
Hurricane risk
None
Pros
- Driest month alongside January
- Perfect weather window for most activities
- Steady kitesurf wind
- Minimal sargassum on east beaches
Cons
- Peak-season prices continue
- US spring break starts late February — expect crowds on last 10 days
- Whale shark season still closed
Insider tip
Book Valentine's weekend hotels 60+ days ahead — it's one of the most-booked weekends of the year on Holbox.
What’s active in February
water
Whale sharks
Closed
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Bioluminescence
Viewable
waves
Sargassum pressure
Minimal
air
Kitesurfing wind
Strong
FAQ
- Is February a good month to visit Isla Holbox?
- Driest month alongside January Perfect weather window for most activities Downsides: peak-season prices continue and us spring break starts late february — expect crowds on last 10 days.
- What's the weather like on Holbox in February?
- Typical highs around 29°C (84°F), lows around 20°C (68°F). Sea surface temperature averages 25°C. Expect roughly 40mm of rainfall across 5 rain days, and afternoon winds around 22 km/h. Humidity sits near 72%.
- What are prices and crowds like in February?
- Peak crowds with peak-season rates. Book hotels and signature tours 2-4 months ahead; Christmas/NY and Easter require 6+ months.
- Can I see whale sharks in February?
- No — whale shark season runs May 15 through September 15. Focus on 3-islands, biolum, or beach instead.
- What about bioluminescence in February?
- Available year-round but variable. Pick a new-moon night for best viewing. See /bioluminescence for a 14-night forecast.
See also: 7-day live forecast · Sargassum today · Whale shark season · Bioluminescence tonight