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The best time to visit Playa Del Carmen is January
The warmest month of the year in Playa Del Carmen is August, where the average temperature gets to around 31℃ (88℉), but temperatures can reach as high as 32℃ (90℉) on the hottest days in summer. In the winter months, it can get down to as low as 19℃ (67℉) at night.
The days are longest in Playa Del Carmen in August, so if you want to see the sights during the day when the sun is up for the longest time, it’s best to visit around that time of year. On average it rains the most days in October, making it the wettest month of the year. Although it’s the wet season, it can often rain a little bit during the day or evening but have fine weather for a majority of the day too, so don’t let this put you off.
Keep reading to find out when the best times to travel to Playa Del Carmen are for whatever trip you’re planning. By the time you finish, you’ll have all the info you need, and you’ll be ready to start booking. Don’t know where to look or who to book with? Don’t stress! We’ve hand-picked our favourite online travel tools we use, know and love so you can rest assured you’re in safe hands. Happy reading!
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Playa Del Carmen seasons
Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Playa Del Carmen as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Playa Del Carmen is in the Northern Hemisphere, so the seasons fall during these months:
| Season | Months |
|---|---|
| Summer | June to August |
| Autumn/fall | September to November |
| Winter | December to February |
| Spring | March to May |
Average temperatures in Playa Del Carmen
If the temperature is a big factor for you to help you decide when to visit, the chart below shows the average minimum and maximum temperatures in Playa Del Carmen for each month side-by-side so you can easily see the difference in weather throughout the year. To see the temperatures in both Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F), hover or tap the shaded boxes on the graph.
Playa Del Carmen climate by month
If you already have a rough idea about which months you might want to travel, the section below shows a detailed breakdown of the climate in Playa Del Carmen for each month so you can see if it all suits your wants and needs. Scroll down, or use the quick menu below to jump to your preferred month.
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Playa Del Carmen in January
- Average temperature: 24℃ (75℉)
- Average high temperature: 26℃ (79℉)
- Average low temperature: 22℃ (71℉)
- Average humidity: 77%
- Average sunny days: 11 days
- Average rainfall: 54mm (2") over 16 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Playa Del Carmen in January, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Playa Del Carmen in February
- Average temperature: 25℃ (76℉)
- Average high temperature: 27℃ (81℉)
- Average low temperature: 23℃ (73℉)
- Average humidity: 76%
- Average sunny days: 11 days
- Average rainfall: 29mm (1") over 13 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Playa Del Carmen in February, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Playa Del Carmen in March
- Average temperature: 25℃ (77℉)
- Average high temperature: 28℃ (82℉)
- Average low temperature: 23℃ (74℉)
- Average humidity: 73%
- Average sunny days: 14 days
- Average rainfall: 24mm (1") over 13 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Playa Del Carmen in March, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Playa Del Carmen in April
- Average temperature: 27℃ (80℉)
- Average high temperature: 29℃ (84℉)
- Average low temperature: 25℃ (76℉)
- Average humidity: 76%
- Average sunny days: 13 days
- Average rainfall: 43mm (2") over 13 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Playa Del Carmen in April, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Playa Del Carmen in May
- Average temperature: 28℃ (82℉)
- Average high temperature: 30℃ (86℉)
- Average low temperature: 26℃ (78℉)
- Average humidity: 76%
- Average sunny days: 9 days
- Average rainfall: 86mm (3") over 18 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Playa Del Carmen in May, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Playa Del Carmen in June
- Average temperature: 28℃ (83℉)
- Average high temperature: 30℃ (86℉)
- Average low temperature: 26℃ (80℉)
- Average humidity: 79%
- Average sunny days: 5 days
- Average rainfall: 139mm (5") over 21 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Playa Del Carmen in June, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.
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Playa Del Carmen in July
- Average temperature: 29℃ (83℉)
- Average high temperature: 31℃ (87℉)
- Average low temperature: 27℃ (80℉)
- Average humidity: 77%
- Average sunny days: 6 days
- Average rainfall: 75mm (3") over 21 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Playa Del Carmen in July, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.
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Playa Del Carmen in August
- Average temperature: 29℃ (84℉)
- Average high temperature: 31℃ (88℉)
- Average low temperature: 27℃ (81℉)
- Average humidity: 77%
- Average sunny days: 3 days
- Average rainfall: 106mm (4") over 24 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Playa Del Carmen in August, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.
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Playa Del Carmen in September
- Average temperature: 28℃ (83℉)
- Average high temperature: 31℃ (87℉)
- Average low temperature: 27℃ (80℉)
- Average humidity: 78%
- Average sunny days: 3 days
- Average rainfall: 130mm (5") over 25 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Playa Del Carmen in September, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.
Playa Del Carmen in October
- Average temperature: 27℃ (81℉)
- Average high temperature: 29℃ (85℉)
- Average low temperature: 25℃ (77℉)
- Average humidity: 78%
- Average sunny days: 4 days
- Average rainfall: 154mm (6") over 25 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Playa Del Carmen in October, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Playa Del Carmen in November
- Average temperature: 26℃ (78℉)
- Average high temperature: 28℃ (82℉)
- Average low temperature: 24℃ (75℉)
- Average humidity: 77%
- Average sunny days: 6 days
- Average rainfall: 82mm (3") over 20 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Playa Del Carmen in November, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Playa Del Carmen in December
- Average temperature: 25℃ (77℉)
- Average high temperature: 27℃ (81℉)
- Average low temperature: 23℃ (74℉)
- Average humidity: 77%
- Average sunny days: 7 days
- Average rainfall: 53mm (2") over 18 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Playa Del Carmen in December, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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