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On this page, you will find information about the climate and the best time to visit Playa del Carmen. We created climate tables and charts for the location of Playa del Carmen. These contain details about temperatures, precipitation and more. Furthermore, we analyzed all climate data and provide a recommendation about which months are best to visit Playa del Carmen for your holiday. Climate Overview18 °C to 33 °C 26 °C to 29 °C 1.1 – 11.18 in (4 – 16 Days of Rain) Show temperatures in degree Geographical locationPlaya del Carmen is a city in the state of Quintana Roo on the southeast coast of Mexico. The city belongs to the popular holiday region Riviera Maya on the Caribbean coast and is an important tourist centre. Playa del Carmen is the city with the highest population growth in Mexico, as the population has risen from only 200 fishermen in 1970 to over 150,000. Nevertheless, the original charm of the lively seaside resort of Playa del Carmen has largely been preserved. The long beach is considered one of the most beautiful in Mexico. The landscape around the Riviera Maya and Playa del Carmen is very flat and wooded, there are hardly any natural elevations like mountains. Playa del Carmens ferry port is a main access point to the Caribbean island of Cozumel. Cancun Airport is the usual connection of holidaymakers and is about an hour’s drive away. Other popular holiday resorts of the Riviera Maya such as Puerto Morelos and Playacar are in the immediate vicinity. Climate in Playa del CarmenThe temperatures in Playa del Carmen and the Riviera Maya are usually between 27 °C to 32 °C during the day, with little fluctuation throughout the year. The climate is subtropical, the hottest months are the summer months from April to September. It is sunny in Playa del Carmen almost continuously, in the months between June and October however most precipitation falls in the southeast of Mexico and it comes to thunderstorms. In addition, the period between the beginning of June and the end of November is officially considered the hurricane season on the Caribbean coast. The months of September and October are not only hot, but also show a very high humidity. From mid-November it gets noticeably cooler with pleasant day temperatures of around 29 °C, until May the dry season in Playa del Carmen and the surrounding area draws in. Beach Vacation in March
Best Time to Visit Playa del Carmen: Overview
When to go to Playa del Carmen?You can travel to Playa del Carmen all year round, as the sun shines on about 300 of 365 days and bathing in the sea is almost always possible. Due to the above weather risks during the rainy season, however, occasional restrictions are to be expected in summer. The hurricane threat is also a concern for many holidaymakers, although early warning systems and very good emergency plans ensure the safety of locals and tourists. The best time to visit the Riviera Maya is from the end of November to May, as the temperatures are now very pleasant and there is considerably less rain. The humidity is correspondingly lower and the climate is warm in summer, but not too hot. The water temperature remains absolutely suitable for swimming even in February and March at a low of 26 °C. Climate Chart Playa del CarmenShow temperatures in degree Source of Data: German Weather Service (Offenbach) and Wikipedia Climate Table Playa del CarmenIn the following, you will find the climate table for Playa del Carmen, containing information about Temperatures, Precipitation, Water Temperatures, and Hours of Sunshine. Temperatures, Precipitation, Sunshine
Show temperatures in degree Temperatures The annual average temperature is 25.8 °C. For comparison: London 11 °C, NYC 12 °C, LA 17.9 °C Warmest month: August
(28.1 °C) The maximum water temperature is 29 °C. You can take a bath at these temperatures. Months with water temperature of at least 21 °C (adequate for beach vacation): Precipitation Overall annual precipitation: 52.41 inch on 105 rainy days For comparison: London 24.06 in, NYC 41.57 in, LA 12.01 in Rainy season (months with more than 6.9 in of
precipitation): October You cannot expect snow in any month. Sunshine As our climate table shows, May is the sunniest month with an average of 11 hours of sunshine per day. Over the year, there are 9.3 hours of sunshine per day on average. For comparison: London has 4.1, NYC has 7 and LA has 8.9 hours of sunshine per day on average. Highlights and AttractionsDiving and snorkelling on the coast off Playa del Carmen is particularly recommended. A stroll along the colourful shopping street Quinta Avenida is part of the standard programme, numerous restaurants and bars vie for the favour of holidaymakers. Worth seeing are the Xcaret Eco Theme Park and the Xplor Park as well as various zipline parks near the city (for example Aventuras Mayas and Local Quickies). With the ferry the island Cozumel can be visited without problems for a day trip, also here there are fantastic beaches and excellent diving areas. Only on days when the big cruise ships are in port, the experience is somewhat clouded in our opinion by all the hustle and bustle. However, many travellers love this particularly lively atmosphere. The many archaeological sites of the Yucatán Peninsula such as the Mayan ruins on the beach of Tulum are also suitable for day trips, the particularly impressive Chichén Itzá is about 2.5 hours drive away and rewards the long journey with incomparable impressions. More information about the best things to do: Mexico Popular ActivitiesChichén Itzá: Hubiku Cenote & Valladolid Tour Tours The charms of the Yucatán are at your fingertips on this full-day tour. Visit the Chichén Itzá archaeological site, swim a serene cenote and more. Playa del Carmen: Riviera Maya Buggy Tour with Cenote Swim Tours Get off the beaten track on an amazing 3-hour dune buggy tour of the Riviera Maya from Playa del Carmen. Drive along pristine jungle trails and cool down with a swim and snorkel in one of the sacred sinkholes. Xplor Park: All-Inclusive Entry Ticket Bus & Minivan Tours See the Riviera Maya! Fly over the treetops on zip lines, drive an amphibious vehicle through the caves and jungle, and swim in underground rivers. This adrenaline-pumping ride through the tropical paradise will be fun for the whole family. More attractionsCancun/Playa del Carmen: Tickets to Rio Secreto and Lunch | Xcaret Park: Plus Full-Day Admission with Night Show & Lunch | Riviera Maya: Sian Kaan Boat Trip Adventure | Full-Day Rio Secreto Small Group Tour | Xcaret Park: Full-Day Ticket with Night Show | Cancun & Riviera Maya: Xplor Park All-inclusive & Transport | Cancun & Riviera Maya: Xcaret Plus with Buffet & Transport | Current Weather and ForecastCurrent Weather in Playa del Carmen broken clouds, 29.3 °CClouds: 75 % Wind: 11 mph SSO Last updated: 12th Mar 2022, 11:28 pm Show temperatures in degree Mexico: RegionsPlaya del Carmen is part of the holiday destination Mexico. We analyzed the climate for additional regions, in order to provide you with information about the best time to visit and the expected holiday weather: Hottest Month Coldest
Month Rainiest Month Driest
Month Maximum Water Temperature Sunniest
Month Activities and AttractionsContoy and Mujeres Islands Tour with Transfer Options Tours Riviera Maya: Puerto Morelos 4-Hour Bird Watching Tour Tours From Cancun: Xcaret Park with Night Show and Transportation Tours Distances to Playa del Carmen
Where’s Playa del Carmen?Show Playa del Carmen on Map Continent: North AmericaAll Holiday Destinations in North America Share your Experience and WinWe want to know: how was the weather during your Playa del Carmen holiday? You can win a travel coupon of 1000 $. The price will be raffled among all submissions. Playa del Carmen: Holidays in MexicoDestinations in the Vicinity …What is the rainy season in Playa del Carmen?Rainy season (October to April), and dry season (May to October). However, the highest temperatures often occur anywhere between March or April until October.
What is the hottest month in Playa del Carmen?May is the hottest month in Playa del Carmen with an average temperature of 28.35°C (83°F) and the coldest is January at 23.3°C (74°F) with the most daily sunshine hours at 11 in May. The wettest month is September with an average of 173.1mm of rain.
What is high season in Playa del Carmen?The high seasons in the Riviera Maya/Playa del Carmen occur in the "winter" months from December through April and again during summer vacation in July and August. The peak seasons in Playa del Carmen are Christmas and Spring Break (Semana Santa) which is the week before and after Easter.
What is better Cancun or Playa del Carmen?Even though both destinations are family-friendly, Cancun stands out in terms of younger tourism, spring breakers, and those looking for a vibrant nightlife scene. Its nightlife is fantastic and surpasses what Playa del Carmen has to offer in this regard.
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