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 Overview
18 °C to 33 °C
26 °C to 29 °C
1.1 – 11.18 in (4 – 16 Days of Rain)
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Geographical location
Playa 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 Carmen
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
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JulyJul Rainy SeasonRainy Season Hurricane Seasonrisk of Hurricane | AugustAug Rainy SeasonRainy Season Hurricane Seasonrisk of Hurricane | SeptemberSep Rainy Season, stickyRainy Season / sticky risk of Hurricanerisk of Hurricane | OctoberOct Rainy Season, stickyRainy Season / sticky risk of Hurricanerisk of Hurricane | NovemberNov Beginning of Dry SeasonBeg. Dry Season weather getting more pleasantpleasant weather | DecemberDec Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in |
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 Carmen
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Source of Data: German Weather Service (Offenbach) and Wikipedia
Climate Table Playa del Carmen
In 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
28° | 29° | 30° | 31° | 32° | 32° | 33° | 33° | 33° | 31° | 29° | 29° |
18° | 18° | 19° | 21° | 23° | 24° | 24° | 23° | 23° | 22° | 19° | 18° |
27° | 26° | 26° | 27° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 29° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 27° |
2.41 | 1.99 | 1.11 | 2.02 | 3.07 | 6.02 | 4.97 | 4.97 | 6.65 | 11.19 | 5.13 | 2.88 |
8 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 15 | 16 | 10 | 7 |
8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
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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)
Coldest month: January (22.9 °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):
all months
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
Overall precipitation in the rainy season: 11.19 in
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 Attractions
Diving 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 Activities
Chichén 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 attractions
Cancun/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 Forecast
Current Weather in Playa del Carmen
Clouds: 75 % Wind: 11 mph SSO
Air Pressure: 1013 hPa Humidity: 74 %
Last updated: 12th Mar 2022, 11:28 pm
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Mexico: Regions
Playa 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
August: 33 °C
Day Temperature
Coldest
Month
January: 18 °C
Night Temperature
Rainiest Month
October: 11.19 in
Rain
Driest
Month
March: 1.11 in
Rain
Maximum Water Temperature
August: 29 °C
Water Temperature
Sunniest
Month
May: 11 hours/day
Sunshine
Activities and Attractions
Contoy 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
Playa del Carmen | 4990 mi | 1590 mi | 2120 mi |
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