Playa del Carmen, Mexico Weather
Playa del Carmen hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 90°F (32°C) is about 3°F (2°C) above the typical July high of 87°F (30°C).
Current conditions in detail
Playa del Carmen weather tomorrow (Saturday, July 18)
Tomorrow in Playa del Carmen looks sunny, with a high of 90° and an overnight low of 77°. Rain is unlikely (8% chance). Winds top out near 8 mph, and the UV index reaches 11 (very high).
Playa del Carmen 14-day forecast
About the weather in Playa del Carmen
Weather in Playa del Carmen is shaped by its tropical wet-and-dry climate - expect year-round warmth split between a rainy season and a pronounced dry season. July afternoons typically reach 87°F (30°C), while January highs hover near 79°F (26°C). Annual precipitation averages 54.7 inches (1390 mm) over about 178 rainy days.
Playa del Carmen weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: July - highs near 87°F (30°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 79°F (26°C)
- Record high: 95°F (35°C) · Record low: 61°F (16°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: June (20 rainy days) · Sunniest: May (11.9 h sun/day)
- Climate type: tropical wet-and-dry - year-round warmth split between a rainy season and a pronounced dry season
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on July. Highs average 87°F (30°C) and overnight lows stay near 80°F (26°C). The coolest month is January, with typical highs of 79°F (26°C) and lows around 71°F (22°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 95°F (35°C) and dropped as low as 61°F (16°C).
Rain, sun and snow
June is usually the wettest month. It brings about 9.5 inches (242 mm) of rain over 20 days, while February is the driest. May brings the most sunshine, averaging 11.9 hours of sun a day.
Season by season
March through May
March through May in Playa del Carmen is hot, with daytime highs averaging 84°F (29°C) and nights around 76°F (25°C); expect showers on roughly 30 days across the season. With the humidity factored in, afternoons often feel hotter than the thermometer reads - run the numbers through the humidity and dew point converter to see why.
June through August
June through August in Playa del Carmen is hot, with daytime highs averaging 86°F (30°C) and nights around 79°F (26°C); expect showers on roughly 56 days across the season.
September through November
September through November in Playa del Carmen is hot, with daytime highs averaging 84°F (29°C) and nights around 76°F (25°C); expect showers on roughly 58 days across the season.
December through February
December through February in Playa del Carmen brings comfortable warmth, with daytime highs averaging 80°F (27°C) and nights around 72°F (22°C); expect showers on roughly 34 days across the season.
Average temperatures in Playa del Carmen by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79° | 71° | 12 | 2.7 in | 9.5 h/day | 78% |
| February | 80° | 72° | 8 | 1.3 in | 10.6 h/day | 76% |
| March | 82° | 74° | 8 | 1.5 in | 11.5 h/day | 76% |
| April | 84° | 76° | 7 | 1.5 in | 11.7 h/day | 77% |
| May | 85° | 78° | 14 | 3.8 in | 11.9 h/day | 78% |
| June | 85° | 78° | 20 | 9.5 in | 10.6 h/day | 84% |
| July | 87° | 80° | 17 | 3.9 in | 11.6 h/day | 82% |
| August | 87° | 79° | 20 | 7.1 in | 11.0 h/day | 83% |
| September | 86° | 78° | 23 | 7.9 in | 10.6 h/day | 85% |
| October | 85° | 76° | 21 | 8.2 in | 9.9 h/day | 84% |
| November | 82° | 74° | 14 | 4.3 in | 10.2 h/day | 82% |
| December | 81° | 73° | 14 | 3.0 in | 9.8 h/day | 80% |