Playa del Carmen Clima and Average Tiempo
Clima of Playa del Carmen: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Clima in Playa del Carmen month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Mes | Máx. media | Mín. media | Precip.itaciones | Valoración |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| enero | 27° | 22° | 46 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| febrero | 28° | 21° | 28 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| marzo | 29° | 23° | 28 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| abril | 30° | 24° | 42 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| may | 32° | 26° | 47 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| junio | 31° | 26° | 235 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| julio | 32° | 26° | 87 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| agosto | 32° | 26° | 98 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| septiembre | 32° | 26° | 140 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| octubre | 30° | 24° | 150 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| noviembre | 29° | 23° | 87 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| diciembre | 28° | 22° | 92 mm | ★★★★☆ |
Clima type: Temperate. Fuente: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Playa del Carmen
Altoest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data – not all-time records.
How Playa del Carmen compares con nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Playa del Carmen.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cozumel | 28 km | 27°C | about the same | 1230 mm |
| Cancun International Airport | 50 km | 26°C | about the same | 1249 mm |
| Tulum | 62 km | 26°C | about the same | 1284 mm |
| Tulum Beach | 62 km | 26°C | about the same | 1284 mm |
| Cancun | 64 km | 26°C | about the same | 1349 mm |
Mejor época para visitar Playa del Carmen
Go in enero, febrero, marzo, abril and may. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: junio, septiembre and octubre – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Playa del Carmen
Today is slightly warmer than average for agosto. The forecast high of 34°C is 2.1°C above the 32°C typical for this month.
A 67% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.
Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in junio a agosto.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 5°C – an unusually even climate through the year.
What a pack, what a skip
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- dom.glasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- A packable rain shell – 4 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- Avoid long hikes after mid-morning; start at dawn or leave it for a cooler day.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid junio, septiembre and octubre – historically the least comfortable months here.
Resumen
Playa del Carmen is a beach in México. Playa del Carmen is a beach known for Riviera maya sand and cenote trips.
Ahora mismo hay 27°C (81°F) in Playa del Carmen con cubierto. La sensación térmica es de 32°C. Hoy las temperaturas van de 26°C a 34°C. La probabilidad de precipitación es del 67%. Las condiciones para hacer turismo obtienen 7.9/10 – buenas condiciones.
La mejor época para visitar Playa del Carmen is enero, febrero, marzo, abril and may. El clima es temperate. junio, septiembre and octubre suelen ser los meses menos cómodos. agosto es el mes más cálido, con máximas medias cercanas a 32°C, mientras febrero es el mes más frío, con mínimas cercanas a 21°C.
El aeropuerto principal más cercano es Cancun International Airport (CUN), about 50 km away. Entre los lugares destacados cercanos se encuentran Cozumel, Tulum Beach, Pre-Hispanic City of Chichen-Itza and Chichen Itza.
En términos sencillos. Today is slightly warmer than average for agosto. The forecast high of 34°C is 2.1°C above the 32°C typical for this month. The best window a be outside is roughly 7 AM a 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Playa del Carmen today at 9.3/10. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Quick facts about Playa del Carmen
| Tipo | Beach |
|---|---|
| País | México |
| Continentee | América del Norte |
| Coordenadas | 20°37′46.6″N 87°4′26″W (20.6296, -87.0739) |
| Known for | Riviera maya sand and cenote trips |
| Hora local | 10:58 PM (UTC-05:00) |
| Mejores meses | enero, febrero, marzo, abril and may |
| Clima | Temperate |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Playa del Carmen?
Playa del Carmen is a beach in México. Its coordinates are 20.6296, -87.0739. It lies in América del Norte.
What is the weather like in Playa del Carmen ahora mismo?
It is currently 27°C (81°F) con cubierto. Humedad is 84% and wind is 8 km/h.
When is the best time a visit Playa del Carmen?
enero, febrero, marzo, abril and may offer the most comfortable conditions in Playa del Carmen, which has a temperate climate. junio, septiembre and octubre are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Playa del Carmen in?
Playa del Carmen observes America/Cancun (UTC-05:00). The hora local is 10:58 PM.
What is the nearest airport a Playa del Carmen?
The closest airports are Cancun International Airport (CUN), 50 km away.
What are the top things a do in Playa del Carmen?
Popular options include Cozumel, Tulum Beach, Pre-Hispanic City of Chichen-Itza and Chichen Itza.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (beaches) – coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Pronóstico and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Calidad del aire and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Clima averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing – the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated agosto 25, 2026 at 10:58 PM hora local. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
