Weather in Playa del Carmen
What's the weather like in Playa del Carmen?
Playa del Carmen has warm year-round and moderate rainfall spread across the year. Average daytime highs range from 28°C (82°F) in January to 32°C (90°F) in July, with overnight lows around 21°C (70°F) and 24°C (75°F) respectively.
For comfortable sightseeing temperatures (18–26°C daytime highs), the best months to visit Playa del Carmen are January through February, and December.
Quick facts
- Country
- 🇲🇽 Mexico
- Region
- North America
- Time zone
- America/Cancun
- Coordinates
- 20.630, -87.074
Monthly climate
Long-run averages for each month of the year.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rain days | Snow days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°C / 82°F | 21°C / 70°F | 75 mm | 8 | 0 |
| February | 28°C / 82°F | 21°C / 70°F | 55 mm | 5 | 0 |
| March | 30°C / 86°F | 22°C / 72°F | 50 mm | 5 | 0 |
| April | 31°C / 88°F | 23°C / 73°F | 50 mm | 5 | 0 |
| May | 32°C / 90°F | 24°C / 75°F | 140 mm | 9 | 0 |
| June | 32°C / 90°F | 24°C / 75°F | 180 mm | 12 | 0 |
| July | 32°C / 90°F | 24°C / 75°F | 140 mm | 11 | 0 |
| August | 32°C / 90°F | 24°C / 75°F | 165 mm | 11 | 0 |
| September | 31°C / 88°F | 24°C / 75°F | 205 mm | 14 | 0 |
| October | 30°C / 86°F | 23°C / 73°F | 180 mm | 13 | 0 |
| November | 29°C / 84°F | 22°C / 72°F | 90 mm | 9 | 0 |
| December | 28°C / 82°F | 21°C / 70°F | 75 mm | 7 | 0 |
Playa del Carmen by month
Detailed weather for any specific month:
Seasonal patterns to know
Atlantic hurricane season runs June–November (peak August–October). Tropical storms and hurricanes are possible — peak risk is August–October.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Playa del Carmen?
The most comfortable months in Playa del Carmen are usually January, February, December, when average highs sit near 18–26°C (64–79°F) with relatively little rain. See the full month-by-month breakdown for the exact figures.
What is the hottest month in Playa del Carmen?
May is typically the hottest month in Playa del Carmen, averaging a high of 32°C (90°F).
What is the coldest month in Playa del Carmen?
January is usually the coldest, with average lows around 21°C (70°F).
Does it snow in Playa del Carmen?
Snow is rare in Playa del Carmen; the climate data shows essentially no snowfall across the year.
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