Playa del Carmen Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The rainy season in Playa del Carmen starts in June and lasts until October. During this period it can rain everyday, usually heavy downpours in the end of the afternoon. The other months of the year see a lot less rainfall.
Something you should keep in mind if you're travelling to Playa del Carmen is the hurricane season. The hurricane season runs from June to November. Best not to visit Playa del Carmen during these months. The best time to visit Playa del Carmen is from November until April. During these months the rainfall is very limited and there is only a small chance of hurricanes.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The temperature in Playa del Carmen remains steady throughout the year, providing a consistently very warm climate. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 31°C in August. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a comfortable 27°C.
At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around 22°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Playa del Carmen has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1239 mm of rainfall annually. Playa del Carmen can be quite wet during October, receiving approximately 206 mm of precipitation over 13 rainy days. In contrast March, experiences much drier conditions, with 35 mm of rainfall, spread across 4 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Playa del Carmen Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Playa del Carmen experiences moderate variation in sunshine hours across the seasons. With 9.0 hours daily sunshine in March, it dips to 6.7 hours in September, offering a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average water temperature
The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 26°C in January to 29°C in June.
Water temperature over the year
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The best time of year to visit Playa del Carmen in Mexico
The best time to visit is during the drier months: February, March and April.Other facts from our historical weather data:
Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in June, September and October.
August has an average maximum temperature of 31°C and is the hottest month of the year.
The coolest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 27°C.
October tops the wettest month list with 206 mm of rainfall.
March is the driest month with 35 mm of precipitation.
March is the sunniest month with an average of 270 hours of sunshine.
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