🇺🇸 New York vs Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽

New York, 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 13 degrees warmer on average across the year. Playa del Carmen is drier, with roughly 15 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇺🇸 New York🇲🇽 Playa del Carmen
Avg annual high17°C30°C
Hottest monthJuly (30°C)May (32°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (-3°C low)January (21°C low)
Rainy days / year124109
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Best months to visitMay, September, OctoberJanuary, February, December

🇺🇸 New York

Best around May, September, October. Hottest in July (30°C), coldest lows in January (-3°C).

🇲🇽 Playa del Carmen

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

Frequently asked questions

Is New York or Playa del Carmen warmer?

Playa del Carmen is warmer overall, averaging about 13 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, New York or Playa del Carmen?

New York is rainier — Playa del Carmen sees about 15 fewer rainy days per year.

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

New York is best around May, September, October; Playa del Carmen is best around January, February, December.

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