Playa del Carmen Map
Interactive map of Playa del Carmen with coordinates, nearby places, airports and travel highlights.
Summary
Playa del Carmen is a beach in Mexico. Playa del Carmen is a beach known for Riviera Maya sand and cenote trips.
Right now it is 74°F (24°C) in Playa del Carmen with clear. It feels like 80°F. Today runs from 71°F to 84°F. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.1/10 - good conditions.
The best time to visit Playa del Carmen is January, February, March, April and May. The climate is temperate. June, September and October tend to be the least comfortable months. August is the warmest month with average highs near 91°F, while February is the coldest with lows near 70°F.
The closest major airport is Cancun International Airport (CUN), about 31 mi away. Nearby highlights include Cozumel, Tulum Beach, Pre-Hispanic City of Chichen-Itza and Chichen Itza.
In plain terms. Today is slightly cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 84°F is 2.7°F below the 87°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 6 PM to 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Playa del Carmen today at 8.3/10. 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.
Map of Playa del Carmen
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Coordinates: 20°37′46.6″N 87°4′26″W (20.6296, -87.0739)
Quick facts about Playa del Carmen
| Type | Beach |
|---|---|
| Country | Mexico |
| Continent | North America |
| Coordinates | 20°37′46.6″N 87°4′26″W (20.6296, -87.0739) |
| Known for | Riviera Maya sand and cenote trips |
| Local time | 8:32 PM (UTC-05:00) |
| Best months | January, February, March, April and May |
| Climate | Temperate |
Getting to Playa del Carmen
- Cancun International Airport (CUN) · 31 mi
Distances are straight-line; driving times assume a 70 km/h average and no traffic.
Airports near Playa del Carmen
Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.
| Airport | Code | Distance | Serves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cancun International Airport | CUN | 31 mi | Cancun |
Things to do in Playa del Carmen
Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Playa del Carmen.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Playa del Carmen?
Playa del Carmen is a beach in Mexico. Its coordinates are 20.6296, -87.0739. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Playa del Carmen right now?
It is currently 74°F (24°C) with clear. Humidity is 89% and wind is 7 mph.
When is the best time to visit Playa del Carmen?
January, February, March, April and May offer the most comfortable conditions in Playa del Carmen, which has a temperate climate. June, September and October 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 local time is 8:32 PM.
What is the nearest airport to Playa del Carmen?
The closest airports are Cancun International Airport (CUN), 31 mi away.
What are the top things to 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. |
|---|---|
| Map tiles | OpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri. |
| Elevation | Open-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value. |
| 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 October 26, 2026 at 8:32 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
