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Quintana Roo weather in October

Planning a getaway to Quintana Roo this October and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What is the weather like in Quintana Roo in October?

Quintana Roo is a region in Mexico. October in Quintana Roo generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between warm in Isla Mujeres at 29°C to very warm in Estero Franco at 32°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 23°C in Estero Franco and 26°C in Isla Mujeres. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Holbox Island with an average of 125 mm to heavy rainfall in Xcalak with 260 mm. Going by our weather data, it is the wettest month of the year in Playa del Carmen. Meanwhile, Playa del Carmen enjoys approximately 235 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Quintana Roo in October, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Quintana Roo climate page.

Where to go in Quintana Roo in October

Find the average weather conditions in October for the most popular destinations in Quintana Roo on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

Popular destinations in Quintana Roo

What is the weather like in October for the 5 most popular destinations in Quintana Roo?

Average weather in Playa del Carmen

In October Playa del Carmen generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Playa del Carmen
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
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31°C 
26°C 
202 hours 
195 mm 
15 days 
30°C 
25°C 
235 hours 
206 mm 
13 days 
poor 
29°C 
24°C 
208 hours 
97 mm 
8 days 
Climate in Playa del Carmen

Average weather in Cancún

In October Cancún generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Cancún
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
30°C 
26°C 
192 mm 
14 days 
30°C 
26°C 
204 mm 
13 days 
poor 
28°C 
24°C 
98 mm 
7 days 
Climate in Cancún

Average weather in Tulum

In October Tulum generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Tulum
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
31°C 
26°C 
202 hours 
203 mm 
15 days 
poor 
30°C 
25°C 
235 hours 
207 mm 
13 days 
poor 
29°C 
24°C 
208 hours 
93 mm 
8 days 
Climate in Tulum

Average weather in Puerto Morelos

In October Puerto Morelos generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Puerto Morelos
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
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conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
31°C 
26°C 
202 hours 
187 mm 
15 days 
30°C 
26°C 
235 hours 
209 mm 
13 days 
poor 
28°C 
24°C 
208 hours 
102 mm 
8 days 
Climate in Puerto Morelos

Average weather in Cozumel

In October Cozumel generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Cozumel
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
30°C 
27°C 
202 hours 
193 mm 
15 days 
29°C 
26°C 
235 hours 
225 mm 
14 days 
28°C 
25°C 
208 hours 
112 mm 
9 days 
Climate in Cozumel

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Quintana Roo, in Mexico.

Is October the best time to visit Quintana Roo?

In our view, October might not be the best time to travel to Quintana Roo with often poor weather in Playa del Carmen.

On average, the best time to visit Quintana Roo is in January, February, March, April, November and December with generally perfect weather in Playa del Carmen. The weather in October, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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