Best time to visit Playa del Carmen

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When is the best time to visit Playa del Carmen?

The best time to visit Playa del Carmen is January based on the following average weather conditions.

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Max Day Temperature (°C)

  • 28°C maximum daytime temperature in January in Playa del Carmen28
    Jan
  • 29°C maximum daytime temperature in February in Playa del Carmen29
    Feb
  • 31°C maximum daytime temperature in March in Playa del Carmen31
    Mar
  • 32°C maximum daytime temperature in April in Playa del Carmen32
    Apr
  • 32°C maximum daytime temperature in May in Playa del Carmen32
    May
  • 32°C maximum daytime temperature in June in Playa del Carmen32
    Jun
  • 32°C maximum daytime temperature in July in Playa del Carmen32
    Jul
  • 33°C maximum daytime temperature in August in Playa del Carmen33
    Aug
  • 32°C maximum daytime temperature in September in Playa del Carmen32
    Sep
  • 31°C maximum daytime temperature in October in Playa del Carmen31
    Oct
  • 29°C maximum daytime temperature in November in Playa del Carmen29
    Nov
  • 29°C maximum daytime temperature in December in Playa del Carmen29
    Dec

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Which is the hottest month in Playa del Carmen?

The hottest time of year in Playa del Carmen is normally August. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 33°C with very high heat and humidity.

Which month has the most rain in Playa del Carmen?

In terms of rainfall, September is usually the wettest month in Playa del Carmen with 237mm on average. There are normally 15 days in September with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Playa del Carmen?

The sunniest time of year in Playa del Carmen is normally April with bright sunshine on average for 63% of daylight hours; that's 8 hours of sunshine per day.

When is the sea warmest in Playa del Carmen?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Playa del Carmen in September when the water temperature reaches 29°C.

Best time to visit

The weather guide for Mexico's Caribbean Coast (Playa del Carmen) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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