🇲🇽 Playa del Carmen vs Toronto 🇨🇦

Playa del Carmen, Mexico vs Toronto, Canada — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Playa del Carmen is the warmer of the two — about 17 degrees warmer on average across the year. Playa del Carmen is drier, with roughly 28 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇲🇽 Playa del Carmen🇨🇦 Toronto
Avg annual high30°C13°C
Hottest monthMay (32°C)July (27°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (21°C low)January (-7°C low)
Rainy days / year109137
SnowRareYes
Best months to visitJanuary, February, DecemberJune, August, September

🇲🇽 Playa del Carmen

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

🇨🇦 Toronto

Best around June, August, September. Hottest in July (27°C), coldest lows in January (-7°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Playa del Carmen or Toronto warmer?

Playa del Carmen is warmer overall, averaging about 17 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Playa del Carmen or Toronto?

Toronto is rainier — Playa del Carmen sees about 28 fewer rainy days per year.

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

Playa del Carmen is best around January, February, December; Toronto is best around June, August, September.

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