Playa Del Carmen Holiday Weather Overview
Playa del Carmen is an increasingly popular tourist destination in Quintana Roo, on Mexico's Yucatan peninsula. With crystal sands and turquoise waters, the beaches are an obvious draw, but so too is the European chic of the city, and Playa's proximity to a number of interesting historic and natural sites and attractions.
Playa del Carmen enjoys a warm climate all year round, but peak season tends to be between October and March. At this time of year, the waters are packed with cruise ships and the town is packed with tourists, drawn by the beautiful weather.
Summer in Playa del Carmen
June, July and August are the hottest months in Playa del Carmen. You can expect daily highs in the high 20s or low 30s Celsius - and it doesn't cool down much at night. It's also the wettest time of year, but there's plenty to do on rainy days, and many visitors find the rain to be a relief from the heat.
If you're visiting Playa del Carmen in the summer, take lots of sunscreen and some shoes, as the sand can burn your feet. It's important to stay out of the midday sun and to drink plenty of water - if you're not used to the heat, you can dehydrate quickly.
Autumn in Playa del Carmen
September, October and November are still very warm in Playa del Carmen, and the sea remains bath-like from the summer heat. Temperatures at night are more moderate now, making it more comfortable for visitors. Be aware, however, that September and October mark the peak of the hurricane season in Playa del Carmen. The majority of hurricanes do not make landfall, but travellers should take appropriate insurance and keep an eye on weather warnings.
Aside from hurricanes, tropical storms in the autumn months can bring wind and rain to the city. This usually passes within a few hours, but it can linger for a few days at a time.
Winter in Playa del Carmen
Humidity, rain and temperatures are all at their lowest point in Playa del Carmen between December and February, and most days are clear and bright. This is a great time to visit if you don't like intense heat - it's still warm, at around 23 - 25°C but not excessively so. Nights can be much cooler, with temperatures as low as the mid teens Celsius. It can feel colder than that as the heat of the day dissipates, so bring a shawl.
Spring in Playa del Carmen
Spring is a beautiful season in Playa del Carmen, as the spring flowers bloom and the sunshine hours increase. The sea is comfortable for swimming, but the days are not too hot - low to mid 20s Celsius is normal for this time of year, making it a very comfortable time to visit and to explore all that Playa del Carmen has to offer.
Easter is a very busy time of year, however, and prices rise during the Easter break, so for the best bargains, look outside that time period to other weeks in spring.
Best months to visit Playa Del Carmen?
January and April are the best month to go for holiday or travel to Playa Del Carmen. The weather averages gathered from Playa Del Carmen weather forecast and Playa Del Carmen weather history also forecast these months temperature to be around 26°c and average of 153.6 hours of sunshine in a month.
Coldest months of Playa Del Carmen?
January and February are the coldest months with temperature at around 22°c.
Which months receive most rainfall in Playa Del Carmen?
June and October receive most rainfall with precipitation count of 230.21mm.
Travelling to Playa Del Carmen? Check out our Weather averages of Playa Del Carmen to better plan your holiday or travel.
If you would just like to know what the weather was for a past dates for research or education or you are just curious then visit our historical weather of Playa Del Carmen section.