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What’s the climate like in 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.

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.

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.

  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
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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  • Average yearly temperature: 31°C
  • Highest temperature: 33°C in July and August
  • Lowest temperature: 28°C in January and December
  • Precipitation: 1251 mm per year, averaging 104 mm per month
  • Driest months: 29 mm in March, 34 mm in February and 38 mm in April
  • Wettest months: 303 mm in September, 194 mm in October and 160 mm in June

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Weather experiences in Playa del Carmen

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Average Temperature per Month in Playa del Carmen

This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.

Temperature per Month in Playa del Carmen, Mexico,

Average Precipitation per Month in Playa del Carmen

This graph shows how much rainfall Playa del Carmen, Mexico, gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.

Precipitation per Month in Playa del Carmen, Mexico,

Average UV Index per Month in Playa del Carmen

This graph 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.

UV Index per Month in Playa del Carmen, Mexico,

Yearly Temperature in Playa del Carmen

This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.

Yearly Temperature in Playa del Carmen, Mexico,

Total Yearly Precipitation in Playa del Carmen

This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Playa del Carmen, Mexico, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.

Yearly Precipitation in Playa del Carmen, Mexico,

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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Lots of sunshine, warm weather and little rain: perfect for beach days! However, be prepared for some humidity. Ideal for relaxing in the sun.— This text is automatically translated to English

Weather experience:Okay StarStarStar

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.— This text is automatically translated to English

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Average Weather in Playa del Carmen by Month

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