🇺🇸 Miami vs Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽

Miami, United States vs Playa del Carmen, Mexico — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Playa del Carmen is the warmer of the two — about 1 degree warmer on average across the year. Playa del Carmen is drier, with roughly 17 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇺🇸 Miami🇲🇽 Playa del Carmen
Avg annual high29°C30°C
Hottest monthAugust (33°C)May (32°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (16°C low)January (21°C low)
Rainy days / year126109
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Best months to visitJanuary, February, DecemberJanuary, February, December

🇺🇸 Miami

Best around January, February, December. Hottest in August (33°C), coldest lows in January (16°C).

🇲🇽 Playa del Carmen

Best around January, February, December. Hottest in May (32°C), coldest lows in January (21°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Miami or Playa del Carmen warmer?

Playa del Carmen is warmer overall, averaging about 1 degree higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Miami or Playa del Carmen?

Miami is rainier — Playa del Carmen sees about 17 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Miami vs Playa del Carmen?

Miami is best around January, February, December; Playa del Carmen is best around January, February, December.

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