Climate normals · 1970–2000
Playa del Carmen Climate
Playa del Carmen is a city in Mexico (23) with a population of about 149,923. Its average annual temperature is 26.2°C (79°F), with roughly 1337 mm of rain per year.
26.2°C
Avg Temp
1337
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Playa del Carmen Climate
Playa del Carmen has an average annual temperature of 26.2°C (79°F) and receives about 1337 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
26.2°C
Avg Temp
1337
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 23° / 74° | 67 mm |
| February | 24° / 75° | 53 mm |
| March | 25° / 77° | 36 mm |
| April | 27° / 80° | 50 mm |
| May | 28° / 82° | 103 mm |
| June | 28° / 83° | 165 mm |
| July | 28° / 83° | 111 mm |
| August | 28° / 83° | 141 mm |
| September | 28° / 82° | 207 mm |
| October | 27° / 80° | 216 mm |
| November | 25° / 77° | 108 mm |
| December | 24° / 75° | 80 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Playa del Carmen
The most comfortable months to visit Playa del Carmen are typically February, January and March, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 33°C high). The coldest is January (near 18°C low). October is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Playa del Carmen are typically February, January and March, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Playa del Carmen, Mexico has an average annual temperature of 26.2°C and about 1337 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January.
In July, the hottest month, daily highs in Playa del Carmen average about 33°C (92°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.