2026 Climate Averages

Playa del Carmen: Weather Guide & Climate

Complete month-by-month weather guide: Playa del Carmen. Best time to visit: December, January, February, March, April. Plan your trip with detailed climate data.

☀️ Climate Overview

Playa del Carmen has a Tropical climate with average yearly highs of 30°C, lows of 24°C, and approximately 15 rainy days per month.

The best time to visit Playa del Carmen is during December, January, February, March, April, when humidity is lower and there are fewer rain showers

Drier season: Jan–Dec Wetter season: Jun–Nov

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Air Quality

Best Time

J F M A M J J A S O N D
Conditions Excellent

Hottest

32°C July
Avg Low 26°C
Rain 17 days

Coldest

21°C January
Avg High 27°C
Rain 12 days

Driest Month

6 rainy days March
Avg High 29°C
Avg Low 23°C

Windiest Month

17 km/h

March (gusts 42)

Sea Temp Range

27° – 30°C

Warmest water: June (30°C)

Best for swimming: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec (27°–30°C)

Forecast for your trip dates

Up to 14 days ahead

Weather by Season

Spring

Mar–May

High 30°C
Low 24°C
Rain 8 days
Crowds
Busy
Travel Costs Peak Rates

Summer

Jun–Aug

High 32°C
Low 26°C
Rain 20 days
Crowds
Very Quiet
Travel Costs Shoulder Rates

Autumn

Sep–Nov

High 30°C
Low 24°C
Rain 20 days
Crowds
Very Quiet
Travel Costs Value Rates

Winter

Dec–Feb

High 27°C
Low 21°C
Rain 11 days
Crowds
Very Busy
Travel Costs Peak Rates

Month-by-Month Weather Table

January

Best
Excellent
27° / 21°
12d (45mm)
9.3h
83% Very Humid
UV 5.5 High

February

Best
Excellent
28° / 21°
8d (35mm)
9.8h
80% Very Humid
UV 6.5 High

March

Best
Excellent
29° / 23°
6d (26mm)
11h
77% Muggy
UV 7.8 Very High

April

Best
Excellent
30° / 24°
6d (24mm)
11.6h
76% Muggy
UV 9.1 Very High

May

Good
31° / 25°
11d (62mm)
11.6h
79% Muggy
UV 9 Very High

June

Wet
31° / 26°
22d (222mm)
10.3h
84% Very Muggy
UV 8.2 Very High

July

Wet
32° / 26°
17d (106mm)
11.5h
84% Very Muggy
UV 9.2 Very High

August

Wet
32° / 25°
21d (159mm)
11.1h
85% Very Muggy
UV 8.7 Very High

September

Wet
31° / 25°
25d (174mm)
10.3h
86% Very Muggy
UV 7.7 Very High

October

Wet
30° / 24°
21d (178mm)
9.6h
86% Very Muggy
UV 6.5 High

November

Wet
29° / 23°
15d (90mm)
9.5h
86% Very Muggy
UV 5.6 High

December

Best
Excellent
27° / 22°
12d (68mm)
9.2h
84% Very Humid
UV 5.2 High

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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of climate does Playa del Carmen have?
Playa del Carmen has a tropical climate with average yearly temperatures of 30°C and 24°C.
When is the best time to visit Playa del Carmen?
The best time to visit Playa del Carmen is during December, January, February, March, April, when temperatures average around 27°C and conditions are ideal for sightseeing.
What are the hottest and coldest months in Playa del Carmen?
The hottest month in Playa del Carmen is July with average highs of 32°C, while the coldest is January with average lows of 21°C.
When is the rainy season in Playa del Carmen?
Playa del Carmen sees the most rain in September (25 rainy days), while March is the driest month (6 rainy days).
Does it get cold at night in Playa del Carmen?
Night temperatures vary throughout the year. The coldest nights are in January (21°C), while July has the warmest evenings (26°C). Pack layers for cooler months.
Can you swim year-round in Playa del Carmen?
Sea temperatures in Playa del Carmen range from 27°C to 30°C throughout the year. The warmest water is in June. Swimming is comfortable year-round.

Weather Data: Based on 2020–2025 historical climate data from Open-Meteo

Last Updated: February 2026

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