Best Time to Visit Playa del Carmen
Mexico · weather by month, temperature and rainfall
If you want the most pleasant weather in Playa del Carmen, plan your trip for February to April. Temperatures barely change through the year: highs stay between 26°C and 30°C, so rainfall matters far more than heat when choosing when to go. The rainy season runs over June and August to November; October is the wettest month with about 227 mm (8.9 in) of rain. August is the least comfortable month, mainly because of the rain.
Playa del Carmen weather by month
Monthly climate table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Rainy days | Humidity | Sun hrs/day | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°C 80°F | 24°C 74°F | 81 mm | 13 | 77% | 5.3 | Good 7.6 |
| February | 27°C 80°F | 24°C 75°F | 47 mm | 8 | 76% | 6.6 | Excellent 9.3 |
| March | 27°C 81°F | 24°C 76°F | 44 mm | 7 | 74% | 8.4 | Excellent 9.5 |
| April | 29°C 83°F | 25°C 78°F | 44 mm | 6 | 75% | 8.9 | Excellent 9.1 |
| May | 29°C 85°F | 27°C 80°F | 88 mm | 11 | 77% | 8.2 | Good 7 |
| June | 29°C 85°F | 27°C 81°F | 191 mm | 20 | 82% | 5.8 | Poor 3.7 |
| July | 30°C 85°F | 28°C 82°F | 102 mm | 20 | 81% | 7.2 | Poor 4.2 |
| August | 30°C 86°F | 28°C 82°F | 134 mm | 23 | 81% | 6.6 | Poor 3.4 |
| September | 30°C 85°F | 28°C 82°F | 158 mm | 25 | 82% | 5.6 | Poor 3.5 |
| October | 29°C 84°F | 27°C 80°F | 227 mm | 22 | 82% | 5.4 | Poor 4 |
| November | 28°C 82°F | 25°C 77°F | 143 mm | 15 | 80% | 6.1 | Fair 5.3 |
| December | 27°C 80°F | 24°C 76°F | 78 mm | 13 | 79% | 5.3 | Good 7.4 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Playa del Carmen?
The best time to visit Playa del Carmen is February to April, based on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and plenty of sunshine.
What is the hottest month in Playa del Carmen?
August is the hottest month in Playa del Carmen, with an average high of 30°C (86°F).
What is the coldest month in Playa del Carmen?
January is the coldest month in Playa del Carmen, with an average low of 24°C (74°F).
What is the rainiest month in Playa del Carmen?
October is the wettest month, with about 227 mm (8.9 in) of rain. April is the driest, with 44 mm (1.7 in).
When is the rainy season in Playa del Carmen?
The rainy season in Playa del Carmen is June and August to November.
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