The weather in August in Playa del Carmen

It's hot in August in Playa del Carmen with an average temperature of 33°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 32°C to a high of 33°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 24°C and 26°C.

Looking for sun? August isn’t a good month to be in Playa del Carmen. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in August for Playa del Carmen, Mexico. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 39°C in 2019, Playa del Carmen reached the highest temperature in August over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 27°C in 2016. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 21°C to a highest value of 29°C.

Water temperature

The water temperature at Playa del Carmen is 34°C this month. It’s really warm, perfect for a swim.

Rainfall amount

In August, there is an average of 103 mm of precipitation, spread over 13 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the East.

Daily weather in August for Playa del Carmen

Click on any day in August to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Playa del Carmen. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

August weather comparison

  Playa del Carmen New York
Average temperature 33°C 30°C
Max. temperature 33°C 31°C
Min. temperature 24°C -5°C
Total precipitation 103 mm 79 mm
Rainy days 13 days 13 days

Start of August

The month of August starts in Playa del Carmen with hot temps, averaging around 33°C during the day and nights around 25°C.

Mid August

By mid-August, daytime temps stay steady at around 33°C, with nights around 25°C. During this part of the month, you might see regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days.

End of August

By the end of August, the average daytime temperature in Playa del Carmen is around 33°C, while nighttime temps are about 26°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.

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

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Temperature charts

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

Daily Temperature in August in Playa del Carmen

Temperature in August in Playa del Carmen over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in August 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.

Daily Precipitation in August in Playa del Carmen

Total precipitation in August in Playa del Carmen over the years

Daily UV index in August in Playa del Carmen

This chart shows the average daily UV index in August in Playa del Carmen, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

Weather experiences in August in Playa del Carmen

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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

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Playa del Carmen. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.