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ERA5 almanac — 8 years of real data

Punta Mita in February

Punta Mita in February: 6% of days see measurable rain, 78°F average high, 88% of days historically clear (n=226, ERA5 2018–2025).

Historically one of the better months to visit Punta Mita for sun: 88% of days are clear on average (n=226, avg high 78°F). Every percentage here is a historical average from 8 years of ERA5 data — not a forecast.

What you are reading: 8-year historical averages from the ERA5 reanalysis, not a forecast. A month that is historically 90% clear can still be overcast on your specific trip. For this week’s actual forecast, see the live Punta Mita page. Both can be true at once: “historically strong in this month; this particular week is not.” We label which is which.

Early vs. Late February

Clear-sky percentage for Punta Mita in February, split by half-month. “n” is the number of days sampled across 8 years (2018–2025).
Period % Clear days Sample (n) Avg high
Early February
1st–15th		 85% n=120 78°F
Late February
16th–end		 92% n=106 78°F
Full month average 88% n=226 78°F

Sunshine & warmth in February

A second measure using actual sunshine hours (ERA5 sunshine_duration), not the daily weather code. A Lowcountry day with 12 hours of sun and a 25-minute afternoon storm is counted below as a warm, sunny day — because it was. How we define this.

Sunshine-based metrics for Punta Mita in February. Primary: % of days ≥ 72°F with > 6 h of sunshine.
Period Warm & sunny (≥72°F, >6 h sun) Sample (n)
Early February
1st–15th		 93% n=120
Late February
16th–end		 98% n=106
Full month average 95% n=226
10.9 h median sunshine per day 94% of days exceed 8 h sunshine 6% of days see ≥ 1 mm rain — rain is not hidden
Comparison (old vs new): WMO-code “clear” bar: 88%. Sunshine-based “warm & sunny”: 95%.

Bottom line

Punta Mita is historically one of the best destinations for sun in February: 88% of days meet the clear bar (avg high 78°F, n=226 days across 8 years). Pack for outdoor activity — this month consistently delivers.

Every month in Punta Mita

Compare across all months with data. Numbers are historical clear-sky %.

Historical clear-sky % for Punta Mita, all months, ERA5 2018–2025.
Month % Clear Sample (n)
January 84% n=248 All destinations →
February ← this page 88% n=226 All destinations →
March 97% n=248 All destinations →
April 97% n=240 All destinations →
May 92% n=248 All destinations →
June 37% n=240 All destinations →
July 16% n=248 All destinations →
August 6% n=248 All destinations →
September 6% n=240 All destinations →
October 26% n=248 All destinations →
November 76% n=240 All destinations →
December 88% n=248 All destinations →

Frequently asked

Does it rain in Punta Mita in February?

Rarely. Only 6% of days in Punta Mita see measurable rain in February, based on 8 years of ERA5 historical data (n=226 days, 2018–2025). This is a historical average, not a forecast.

Is Punta Mita good for sun in February?

Yes. Punta Mita is historically strong for sun in February: 88% of days are clear on average (avg high 78°F, n=226 days, ERA5 2018–2025).

How Punta Mita compares in February

Head-to-head clear-sky comparisons against destinations travelers plausibly weigh against Punta Mita this month — same passport tier, similar flight distance, both sides from the same 8-year ERA5 record.

All percentages are historical averages from the ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, 8 full years (2018–2025). “Clear” means avg high ≥ 72 °F, precipitation < 1 mm, and a non-precipitation weather code. This is history, not a forecast. The live 7-day outlook for any destination is on its own page and may differ from the long-run average. Data from Open-Meteo.