Zihuatanejo weather in February
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February in Zihuatanejo: sweltering, dry, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#3 of 12 months in Zihuatanejo · #30 of 1383 destinations to visit in February · comfort 94/100 (tier S)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Zihuatanejo in February
Other months in Zihuatanejo
Zihuatanejo's forum rates the November-through-March stretch as reliably excellent, and March specifically as sunny, breezy and essentially rain-free, high 80s°F by day cooling to the mid-to-high 70s in the evening. Regulars describe day after day of clear, near-identical good weather, with ocean temperatures staying warm enough for comfortable swimming throughout.
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Zihuatanejo climate normals — February
| Daytime high | 30°C / 87°F | 🔥 sweltering |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 20°C / 69°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 34°C / 93°F | |
| Sea temperature | 28°C / 82°F | ♨️ bath-warm |
| Rainfall | 3 mm / 0.1 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 0 days | |
| Humidity | 71% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 21°C / 69°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.6 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.6 h | |
| Wind | 11 km/h / 7 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 36 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Zihuatanejo in February
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Busyone of its best months for weather(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Zihuatanejo's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Best weatherZihuatanejo's weather peaks February–April.
February includes Humpback season.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Zihuatanejo in February
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Season
Sailfish season
1 Nov – 31 Mar · usuallySailfish and marlin are offshore through the cool months and the town's small fleet is built around them, most of it now catch and release. The pier fish market at dawn is the free version.
- Nature
Humpback season
15 Dec – 20 Mar · usuallyWhale seasonHumpbacks come into the bay and the water off Playa Larga through the winter, close enough that the pangueros run short trips out of the pier before the fishing boats leave.
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Zihuatanejo — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Zihuatanejo in February — FAQ
- Is February a good time to visit Zihuatanejo?
- February in Zihuatanejo: sweltering, dry, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #3 of 12 months for Zihuatanejo on SeasonMap's comfort score (94/100).
- What is the weather like in Zihuatanejo in February?
- In February, Zihuatanejo averages a daily high of 30.4°C and a low of 20.4°C, with about 2.6 mm of rain over roughly 0.3 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Zihuatanejo in February?
- Zihuatanejo has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 36 in February.
Other months in Zihuatanejo
Compare Zihuatanejo in February
Warmer or cooler than Zihuatanejo in February
Similar destinations in North America — February
Within 300 km: Morelia's Monarch butterfly season around 10 Nov – 15 Mar, and Acapulco's Abierto Mexicano Telcel on 23–28 Feb.