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For the most comfortable weather in Playa del Carmen, aim for February – April. March tops our comfort score at 94/100, with highs around 81°F (27°C) and 1.7 in (42 mm) of rain. December & January are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are June and September & October, mainly because of rain.
Highs run from 79°F to 86°F across the year, and the yearly total is about 50.5 in (1282 mm) of rain.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high | 79°F26°C | 80°F27°C | 81°F27°C | 83°F28°C | 84°F29°C | 84°F29°C | 85°F29°C | 86°F30°C | 85°F30°C | 83°F29°C | 81°F27°C | 80°F27°C |
| Avg low | 74°F23°C | 74°F24°C | 75°F24°C | 77°F25°C | 79°F26°C | 81°F27°C | 81°F27°C | 82°F28°C | 81°F27°C | 80°F26°C | 77°F25°C | 75°F24°C |
| Rain | 2.4 in61 mm | 1.9 in47 mm | 1.7 in42 mm | 1.7 in42 mm | 3.9 in100 mm | 7.0 in177 mm | 3.8 in96 mm | 4.9 in125 mm | 6.7 in170 mm | 8.8 in224 mm | 5.1 in129 mm | 2.7 in69 mm |
| Humidity | 76% | 76% | 74% | 75% | 77% | 82% | 81% | 80% | 82% | 82% | 79% | 78% |
| Cloud | 57% | 50% | 37% | 36% | 45% | 59% | 50% | 53% | 59% | 57% | 51% | 57% |
| Comfort | 84 | 88 | 94 | 89 | 75 | 57 | 69 | 64 | 56 | 54 | 74 | 82 |
Source: NASA POWER (public domain), 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km satellite and reanalysis grid, so coasts and valleys can differ from what's shown. The grid cell sits at about 4 m (13 ft), close to Playa del Carmen's own ~10 m. Precipitation includes snow as melted water; daylight is calculated from latitude. Check a forecast before you go.
Temperatures barely move through the year in Playa del Carmen (highs stay between 79°F and 86°F), so rain is what really separates the seasons.
Temperatures hold fairly even, with highs of 79–85°F (26–29°C). It's the driest half, with only about 14.1 in (357 mm) of rain, 28% of the year's total. April, July and December – February feel humid, with humidity near 76%. Comfort peaks here: February – April rank with the year's best, and the season averages 84/100.
Expect steady highs of 81–86°F (27–30°C). It's the wettest half, with about 36.4 in (925 mm) of rain, 72% of the year's total. May & June and August – November feel humid, with humidity near 77%. It holds the toughest stretch on our comfort score (June and September & October), averaging 63/100.
By comfort score: 6 Great, 3 Good and 3 Fair. Great months: December – May. Tap a month for its own guide.
For the most comfortable weather in Playa del Carmen, aim for February – April. March tops our comfort score at 94/100, with highs around 81°F (27°C) and 1.7 in (42 mm) of rain. December & January are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are June and September & October, mainly because of rain.
October is the wettest month, averaging about 8.8 in (224 mm) of rain. March is the driest, with about 1.7 in (42 mm). The yearly total is around 50.5 in (1282 mm).
January is the coldest, with average lows of 74°F (23°C) and highs of 79°F (26°C). The warmest is August, with average highs of 86°F (30°C).
Yes for much of the year: humidity averages 79% annually, and April – February combine warmth with 75%+ humidity, which feels sticky.
The wettest three-month stretch is September – November, with about 20.6 in (523 mm) of rain combined. The driest stretch is February – April, with about 5.2 in (131 mm).
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