A drier month · Weather & things to do
Playa del Carmen in July
Little changes in Playa del Carmen from June: highs stay near 85°F (29°C), lows near 81°F (27°C), and about 3.8 in (96 mm) of rain falls.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 69/100, 8th of 12.
- Avg high
- 85°F (29°C)
- Avg low
- 81°F (27°C)
- Rain
- 3.8 in (96 mm)
- Humidity
- 81%
- Cloud cover
- 50%
- Daylight
- ~13 h 08 min
- Comfort score
- 69/100 · Good
What July feels like
Days are warm, averaging 85°F (29°C).
Even at night it stays warm, around 81°F (27°C).
Humidity averages 81%, so the air feels sticky and the heat feels stronger than the thermometer says.
Some rain is likely, about 3.8 in (96 mm) in the month, so pack for a shower or two.
Plan around July
July sits mid-table; the best months are February – April.
- Comfort improves from 57/100 in June to 69/100.
- Our Tulum & Riviera Maya route recommends Dec – Apr, so July falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for July
- Light, breathable clothes85°F afternoons
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hathigh UV on clear days
- Quick-dry fabrics81% average humidity
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaabout 3.8 in of rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Playa del Carmen in July
July is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Quinta Avenida
Pedestrian street with shops, restaurants and bars running parallel to the beach.
Why now July scores 69/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Punta Esmeralda
Local beach where a cenote spring meets the sea, with calm water.
Why now Highs near 85°F and 3.8 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
La Cueva del Chango
Garden restaurant serving Mexican breakfasts since 1997.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Xcaret
Eco-park with underground rivers, animals and an evening show of Mexican history.
Akumal Bay
Bay known for snorkeling with green sea turtles.
Nearby in July
- Tulum in July~38 mi · highs 85°F, 4.6 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, wetter
- Bacalar in July~160 mi · highs 85°F, 4.7 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, wetter
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Playa del Carmen in July: quick answers
Is July a good time to visit Playa del Carmen?
It's middling, scoring 69/100. The best months are February – April, at up to 94. Expect highs of 85°F (29°C) and 3.8 in (96 mm) of rain. Our Tulum & Riviera Maya route recommends Dec – Apr, so July is outside its suggested window.
How hot is Playa del Carmen in July?
Average highs are 85°F (29°C) and average lows 81°F (27°C), making it the 3rd-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Playa del Carmen in July?
Some: about 3.8 in (96 mm) of rain falls across July on average, the 6th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 50.5 in (1282 mm).
What should I pack for Playa del Carmen in July?
Bring light, breathable clothes (85°F afternoons), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (high UV on clear days), quick-dry fabrics (81% average humidity), packable rain jacket or umbrella (about 3.8 in of rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
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