When is the best time to visit Playa del Carmen?

The most comfortable stretch is January to April, when average highs run 80 to 84 degrees F with 7 to 14 rainy days a month. July is the hottest month at 87 degrees F on average, and January the coolest at 80 degrees F.

What is the rainiest month in Playa del Carmen?

October, with roughly 22 days of rain. The driest is April, with about 7. Both are averages from 2019-2024 records.

How warm does it get in Playa del Carmen?

July averages 87 degrees F by day and 80 degrees F at night, and January averages 80 degrees F and 72 degrees F. In the southern hemisphere those two are reversed.

How do I book tours, a hotel or an airport transfer in Playa del Carmen?

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Playa del Carmen: Best Time to Visit & Things to Do

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Where to stay in Playa del Carmen

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Best time to visit Playa del Carmen

The most comfortable months in Playa del Carmen are January to April, with average daytime highs of 80 to 84°F and 7 to 14 rainy days a month. July is the hottest month, averaging 87°F, and January the coolest at 80°F. October sees the most rain, around 22 days, while April is the driest with about 7.

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Average daily high / low and days with rain, from Open-Meteo ERA5 records for 2019-2024. Highlighted months are the pick above.

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Playa del Carmen: common questions

When is the best time to visit Playa del Carmen?: The most comfortable stretch is January to April, when average highs run 80 to 84°F with 7 to 14 rainy days a month. July is the hottest month at 87°F on average, and January the coolest at 80°F.
What is the rainiest month in Playa del Carmen?: October, with roughly 22 days of rain. The driest is April, with about 7. Both are averages from 2019-2024 records.
How warm does it get in Playa del Carmen?: July averages 87°F by day and 80°F at night, and January averages 80°F and 72°F. In the southern hemisphere those two are reversed.
How do I book tours, a hotel or an airport transfer in Playa del Carmen?: Everything on this page books through our travel partners: top-rated tours and tickets, hotels, car rental, airport transfers, an eSIM and travel insurance. Voyaggora earns a commission on some bookings at no extra cost to you, and our AI concierge can put a day-by-day plan together first.

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