The climate of Playa del Carmen

The current climate in Playa del Carmen features temperatures ranging from a high of 33°C to a low of 28°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 31°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 20°C and in the warmer months around 24°C.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Playa del Carmen, Mexico.

Temperature records

The highest temperature recorded in Playa del Carmen in recent years was 40°C in July 2019. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 22°C in January 2018.

Rainfall amount

On average, Playa del Carmen receives 1251 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.

The hurricane season in Playa del Carmen runs from June to November.

Curious about the weather in other parts of Mexico? Check out the climate and weather for spots like Cancún, Mexico City, Tulum, or explore other destinations in Mexico.

Best time to visit Playa del Carmen?

The best time to go for a sun holiday to Playa del Carmen is January through May, July, August, November and December. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Playa del Carmen. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.

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Climate Table of Playa del Carmen

The climate table of Playa del Carmen shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.

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Temp. max (°C) 28 29 29 31 32 32 33 33 32 31 29 28
Temp. min (°C) 20 21 22 23 24 25 25 25 24 24 22 21
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Precipitation (mm) 70 34 29 38 85 160 53 103 303 194 108 74
UV Index 6 8 8 9 9 8 9 9 7 7 7 6

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Temperature charts

These charts display the average temperatures in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Average Temperature per Month in Playa del Carmen

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Yearly Temperature in Playa del Carmen

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Average Precipitation per Month in Playa del Carmen

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Total Yearly Precipitation in Playa del Carmen

UV index chart

This chart shows the average UV index per month in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.

Average UV Index per Month in Playa del Carmen

Weather experiences in Playa del Carmen

The weather in Playa del Carmen is rated an average of 4 out of 5 stars by 4 visitors. Have you been to Playa del Carmen? Share your weather experience to help other visitors.

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was here in February Weather experience:Excellent

Sunshine and the occasional quick, refreshing rain shower. The perfect balance for any sun lover.

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was here in March Weather experience:Good

Lots of sunshine, warm weather and little rain: perfect for beach days! However, be prepared for some humidity. Ideal for relaxing in the sun.

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was here in August Weather experience:Okay

The high temperatures and high humidity made it too hot to be comfortable. But there were also advantages: there was plenty of sunshine almost every day.

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was here in September Weather experience:Good

Overall, it's still great for a beach vacation!

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Average weather in Playa del Carmen by month

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