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Riviera Maya Weather in March

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Riviera Maya, Mexico in March.

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Thinking about venturing to Riviera Maya, Mexico this March and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Riviera Maya in March

Riviera Maya, Mexico is a region in Mexico. March in Riviera Maya generally has warm temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 28°C (82°F) and nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) in Playa del Carmen.

To explore the conditions in Riviera Maya, Mexico in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

March is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 35 mm (1.4 in) in Playa del Carmen. In Playa del Carmen, this particular month consistently records the lowest levels of rainfall, making it the driest period throughout the entire year.

Average sunshine

March brings good sunshine to many areas. Playa del Carmen sees around 270 hours of sunlight, great for visitors looking for bright days.

Explore Riviera Maya by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Riviera Maya — and find the best time to visit. (based on Cancún)

January27°C (81°F) February27°C (81°F) March28°C (82°F) April29°C (84°F) May30°C (86°F) June30°C (86°F) This monthJuly31°C (88°F) August31°C (88°F) September30°C (86°F) October30°C (86°F) November28°C (82°F) December27°C (81°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Riviera Maya in March

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Riviera Maya.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Riviera Maya

What is the weather like in March for some of the most popular destinations in Riviera Maya, Mexico?

Temperature range in Riviera Maya (March)

Precipitation variation in Riviera Maya (March)

Playa del Carmen

In March Playa del Carmen generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
240 hours
270 hours
250 hours
Monthly rainfall
38 mm (1.5 in)
35 mm (1.4 in)
41 mm (1.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
4 days
3 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Playa del Carmen →

Cancún

In March Cancún generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
210 hours
248 hours
255 hours
Monthly rainfall
44 mm (1.7 in)
34 mm (1.3 in)
38 mm (1.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
3 days
3 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Cancún →

Tulum

In March Tulum generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
240 hours
270 hours
250 hours
Monthly rainfall
37 mm (1.5 in)
37 mm (1.5 in)
41 mm (1.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
4 days
3 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Tulum →

Akumal

In March Akumal generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
240 hours
270 hours
250 hours
Monthly rainfall
37 mm (1.5 in)
36 mm (1.4 in)
41 mm (1.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
4 days
3 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Akumal →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Riviera Maya, in Mexico.

Popular cities in March

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Riviera Maya in March.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Cancún 28°C (82°F) 24°C (75°F) 34 mm (1.3 in)
Tulum 28°C (82°F) 23°C (73°F) 37 mm (1.5 in)
Playa del Carmen 28°C (82°F) 23°C (73°F) 35 mm (1.4 in)
Akumal 28°C (82°F) 23°C (73°F) 36 mm (1.4 in)

Riviera Maya weather in March: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Riviera Maya, Mexico in March?

In March, Riviera Maya, Mexico generally has perfect weather conditions. Playa del Carmen sees daytime temperatures near 28°C (82°F), with nights cooling to roughly 23°C (73°F).

What is the average temperature in Riviera Maya, Mexico in March?

Daytime temperatures in Playa del Carmen peak at roughly 28°C (82°F) in March, dropping to about 23°C (73°F) overnight.

Does Riviera Maya, Mexico get a lot of rain in March?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Riviera Maya, Mexico during March, with Playa del Carmen averaging close to 35 mm (1.4 in).

Is March a Good Time to Visit Riviera Maya, Mexico?

We consider March to be one of the best times to travel to Riviera Maya, Mexico. Typically, the climate in Playa del Carmen is perfect. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March, April, November and December offering mostly perfect weather in Playa del Carmen. On the other hand, the months of June, September and October tend to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Riviera Maya.

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