Worst time to visit Playa del Carmen

Some months in Playa del Carmen are clearly tougher for travel — extreme heat, cold, drenching rain, or peak storm season. Here's what to skip.

Months to avoid

MonthWhy
Aprilvery hot (31°C / 88°F)
Mayvery hot (32°C / 90°F)
Junevery hot (32°C / 90°F)
Julyvery hot (32°C / 90°F)
Augustvery hot (32°C / 90°F)peak hurricane season
Septembervery hot (31°C / 88°F)very wet (14 rain days)peak hurricane season
Octoberpeak hurricane season

Better times to go

Better months: January (28°C, 8 rain days) · February (28°C, 5 rain days) · December (28°C, 7 rain days)

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Monthly averages, 10-day forecast, and the best months to visit.