Best Time to Visit Playa del Carmen
Mexico · 30-year monthly climate averages
☀️ When to go
Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Playa del Carmen are January, February and December, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
Climate profile
Playa del Carmen sees its warmest weather in August, when daytime highs average around 30°C, and its coolest in January (around 26°C).
Annual precipitation totals roughly 1372mm — September is typically the wettest month (~209mm) and February the driest (~48mm).
A distinctly wetter period runs from May to October — worth planning around if you prefer dry days.
Year at a glance
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
🔥 Recent heat vs normal
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 37 days
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
Month by month
| Month | High / Low | Rainfall | Travel rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26° / 22°C | 71mm | 🌟 Great |
| February | 26° / 22°C | 48mm | 🌟 Great |
| March | 27° / 23°C | 61mm | 🌟 Great |
| April | 28° / 24°C | 51mm | 🌟 Great |
| May | 29° / 25°C | 113mm | 👍 Good |
| June | 29° / 26°C | 177mm | 🤔 Fair |
| July | 30° / 26°C | 118mm | 👍 Good |
| August | 30° / 26°C | 157mm | 🤔 Fair |
| September | 29° / 26°C | 209mm | 🤔 Fair |
| October | 28° / 25°C | 192mm | 🤔 Fair |
| November | 27° / 24°C | 106mm | 👍 Good |
| December | 26° / 23°C | 69mm | 🌟 Great |
FAQ
- What is the best time to visit Playa del Carmen?
- Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Playa del Carmen are January, February and December, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
- What is the hottest month in Playa del Carmen?
- August is typically the hottest month in Playa del Carmen, with average daytime highs around 30°C.
- What is the rainiest month in Playa del Carmen?
- September is usually the wettest month, with around 209mm of precipitation.