Current Weather and Forecast in Playa del Carmen, Mexico
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About the weather in Playa del Carmen
Playa del Carmen has a tropical wet-and-dry climate. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 87°, and January the coldest, when nights fall to around 71°. June brings the most rain, on about 20 days, while May is the sunniest, with 11.9 hours of sunshine a day. Over a whole year it rains on roughly 178 days.
Playa del Carmen climate guide: monthly averages, seasons and the best time to visit
Common questions
What is the coldest month in Playa del Carmen?
January, with highs of 79°F (26°C) and lows near 71°F (22°C). The coldest day in the 2015-2024 record fell to 61°F (16°C).
Are nights cold in Playa del Carmen?
By about 4°C on an average day - a narrower day-to-night gap than most of the 3496 cities we track. In July that means 87°F (30°C) down to 80°F (26°C).
How humid does Playa del Carmen get?
Relative humidity averages 80% across the year, which reads as very humid. Paired with July heat, muggy afternoons are routine.
Is Playa del Carmen cold in winter?
January nights average 71°F (22°C). Cold never really arrives.
What is the hottest month in Playa del Carmen?
July, averaging 87°F (30°C) by day and 80°F (26°C) overnight. The hottest single day in our 2015-2024 record for this location reached 95°F (35°C).
What is the best month to go to Playa del Carmen?
The best time to visit Playa del Carmen is generally December to April, when humidity and rainfall are at their lowest, which is what actually varies here. Daytime temperatures in that window sit near 81°F (27°C), with rain on about 10 days a month. For the same question asked the other way round, see where else is warm in December.
When does it rain most in Playa del Carmen?
June, at 9.5 inches (242 mm) over about 20 days. February is the driest month, at 1.3 inches (34 mm).
Is there snow in Playa del Carmen?
Effectively no. The 2015-2024 record for Playa del Carmen shows no regular measurable snowfall.