When to go to Playa del Carmen?
Quinta Avenida runs parallel to the beach for block after block of shops, terraces and evening noise, with the Caribbean a minute's walk away at any point along it. Ferries cross to Cozumel and the reef wall that divers come for. Inland, cenotes such as Azul open cool freshwater pools in the jungle; Xcaret and Xel-Há package the same nature for families.
The best time to go
For the best weather in Playa del Carmen, aim for January to May, July to December.
See also: Where to go in January? · Where to go in February? · Where to go in March? · Where to go in April?
Month-by-month weather in Playa del Carmen
| Month | ☀️ h/day | 🌧️ mm | 🌡️ °C | Score /100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9.7 | 66 | 24 | 76 |
| February | 10.7 | 44 | 24 | 82 |
| March | 11.6 | 40 | 26 | 86 |
| April | 11.7 | 33 | 27 | 86 |
| May | 12.0 | 65 | 28 | 85 |
| June | 10.6 | 257 | 28 | 63 |
| July | 11.2 | 109 | 28 | 77 |
| August | 10.9 | 162 | 28 | 72 |
| September | 10.4 | 175 | 28 | 68 |
| October | 9.8 | 119 | 27 | 71 |
| November | 10.3 | 93 | 26 | 75 |
| December | 9.2 | 103 | 25 | 70 |
Estimated from 3 years of data. The score (0–100) combines sunshine, dry weather, clear skies and temperature.
The climate in brief
In Playa del Carmen, the sunniest month is May, and the driest is April (about 33 mm). Temperatures peak in July (about 28°C). Over the year, an average of 1,266 mm of rain falls, and 11 months in 12 offer ideal weather for a trip.
What to do in Playa del Carmen?
- Beaches and 5th Avenue (Quinta Avenida)
- Cozumel (diving, ferry)
- Cenote Azul (day trip)
- Xcaret and Xel-Há (ecotourism parks)
Practical info
- Country: Mexico
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