Playa del Carmen Weather Forecast
Playa del Carmen weather: 81°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
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 81°F (27°C) in Playa del Carmen with overcast. It feels like 90°F. Today runs from 79°F to 94°F. Chance of precipitation is 67%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.9/10 - 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 90°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 warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 94°F is 3.8°F above the 90°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 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.
Weather in Playa del Carmen right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 8:27 AM, Aug 24 local time.
Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Playa del Carmen
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Aug 23 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 94° / 79° | 67% · 0,1 in | 9 mph | 9 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 91° / 78° | 25% · 0,0 in | 11 mph | 9 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | ☀️ Clear sky | 92° / 78° | 28% | 12 mph | 8 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | 🌦️ Light showers | 90° / 77° | 69% · 0,1 in | 11 mph | 9 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 87° / 77° | 69% · 0,1 in | 7 mph | 9 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 90° / 78° | 30% | 9 mph | 9 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 91° / 78° | 51% · 0,0 in | 10 mph | 8 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 88° / 78° | 51% · 0,0 in | 9 mph | 8 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 91° / 79° | 55% · 0,0 in | 8 mph | 8 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 90° / 79° | 53% · 0,0 in | 8 mph | 9 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 90° / 79° | 40% · 0,0 in | 9 mph | 9 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 91° / 78° | 45% · 0,0 in | 7 mph | 8 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 90° / 80° | 51% · 0,0 in | 9 mph | 9 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 91° / 78° | 50% · 0,2 in | 9 mph | 9 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 88° / 76° | 48% · 0,1 in | 8 mph | 9 |
| Mon, Sep 7 | ☁️ Overcast | 93° / 78° | 29% | 8 mph | 9 |
Climate in Playa del Carmen month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81° | 71° | 1,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| February | 82° | 70° | 1,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| March | 85° | 74° | 1,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 86° | 75° | 1,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 89° | 80° | 1,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 88° | 79° | 9,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| July | 89° | 79° | 3,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 90° | 78° | 3,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 89° | 78° | 5,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| October | 87° | 75° | 5,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 84° | 73° | 3,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| December | 82° | 72° | 3,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Playa del Carmen
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Air quality and pollen in Playa del Carmen
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Playa del Carmen
Go in January, February, March, April and May. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: June, September and October - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
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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 81°F (27°C) with overcast. Humidity is 84% and wind is 5 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 8:27 AM.
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. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate 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 August 24, 2026 at 8:27 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
