When to go
The Best Time to Visit Playa del Carmen
Month-by-month climate data for Playa del Carmen, Mexico — daily highs and lows, rain days, and an honest verdict for every month of the year.
December–April. Dry, warm, low-humidity — the peak Caribbean months. Avoid August-October for hurricane risk; May-July has warmer sea and cheaper rooms but occasional afternoon rain.
Warmest in Playa del Carmen: Jul (31°C / 88°F) · Coolest: Jan (27°C / 81°F) · Wettest: Jun (~21 rain days)
Daily highs / lows in °C · bars show rain days per month · ERA5 climate normals (2020–2024)
Playa del Carmen climate, month by month
January
27° / 22°C
~14 rain days
Good
February
27° / 22°C
~9 rain days
Excellent
March
28° / 24°C
~9 rain days
Excellent
April
29° / 25°C
~7 rain days
Excellent
May
30° / 26°C
~14 rain days
Good
June
30° / 26°C
~21 rain days
Fair
July
31° / 26°C
~18 rain days
Fair
August
31° / 26°C
~19 rain days
Fair
September
30° / 26°C
~21 rain days
Fair
October
30° / 25°C
~21 rain days
Fair
November
28° / 23°C
~16 rain days
Good
December
27° / 22°C
~15 rain days
Good
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