MexicoThe climate of Riviera Maya
The current climate in Riviera Maya 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 Riviera Maya, Mexico.
Temperature records
The highest temperature recorded in Riviera Maya in recent years was 40°C in July 2019. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 22°C in January 2018.
Rainfall amount
On average, Riviera Maya receives 1251 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.
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Best time to visit Riviera Maya?
The best time to go for a sun holiday to Riviera Maya 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 Riviera Maya. 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 Riviera Maya
The climate table of Riviera Maya 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 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
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Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Riviera Maya, Mexico. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Riviera Maya
Yearly Temperature in Riviera Maya
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Riviera Maya, 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 Riviera Maya
Total Yearly Precipitation in Riviera Maya
UV index chart
This chart shows the average UV index per month in Riviera Maya, 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 Riviera Maya
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Average weather in Riviera Maya by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Riviera Maya. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.