Best Time To Visit Playa Del Carmen

BEST TIME TO VISIT

Playa Del Carmen lies in the Mexican state of Quintana Roo and features a tropical wet and dry climate. While January is the coldest month, months of April and August are the hottest. Ideally, Playa Del Carmen is a year-round destination, but if you are particularly looking to enjoy water-based activities like swimming and surfing, the best time to visit Playa Del Carmen is from mid-March to late May. The sea water temperature is average 27 degree Celsius during these months. December to February is another time when tourists make their way to Playa Del Carmen, but the days can get cloudy and windy.

  • October-March: By October, the hurricane season has ended, and the temperatures start to cool down a little. While the daily maximum is around 29 degree Celsius, the minimum is around 19 degree Celsius. These months also see an average rainfall of 75 millimeters. If you are planning to bring in the New Year in Playa Del Carmen, you need to book your stay at least 6 months in advance.  
  • April-May: With an average of 8 hours of sunshine daily, April and May see a maximum number of tourists coming to Playa Del Carmen. The daily maximum hovers at 32.5 degree Celsius while the minimum is at about 21.5 degree Celsius.
  • June-September: Considered an off-season, the daily average temperature during these months is a high of 32 degree Celsius and a low of 22 degree Celsius. June to September sees the most amount of rainfall in Playa Del Carmen with an average of 13 days of rainfall a month. The beginning (June) and the end (September-October) sees two peaks with a monthly average rainfall of 190 millimeters. If planning to visit during this season, be ready to tackle heat, humidity, mosquitoes and afternoon showers.
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Highest temperature in Playa Del Carmen is recorded as 96.8℉ in May and August.

Lowest temperature in Playa Del Carmen is recorded as 55.4℉ in January.

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Maximum rain recorded in Playa Del Carmen is 2534.72 mm in August.

Months with no rains or lowest rains in Playa Del Carmen is February.

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Most humid month in Playa Del Carmen is September.

Least humid month in Playa Del Carmen is March.