Playa del Carmen weather
At 1:30 PM local time it was mostly clear and 30°C (86°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: Dec–Apr. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, Mexico.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 27%
- Chance of rain
- 27%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Little to no rain in the next 24 hours
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Dec–AprOff season Jun, Sep–Oct
About Playa del Carmen weather
Is it raining in Playa del Carmen right now?
No. It’s mostly clear and 30° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in Playa del Carmen this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 30–31° and lows of 22–23°. Rain is likely on 4 of 7 days (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday). The driest day looks like Saturday.
Has it been raining in Playa del Carmen lately?
In the past 7 days, Playa del Carmen had 3 rainy days and 11.2 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Playa del Carmen?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Playa del Carmen weather by month
When is the best time to visit Playa del Carmen?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Playa del Carmen is Dec–Apr, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Jun, Sep–Oct tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 26°C (79°F) in January to 30°C (86°F) in August.
What is the rainiest month in Playa del Carmen?
October is the wettest month, with about 224 mm (8.8 in) of rain on average. April is the driest, with about 42 mm (1.7 in).
What is the hottest month in Playa del Carmen?
August is the warmest, with average highs of 30°C (86°F) and lows of 28°C (82°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 26°C (79°F) and lows of 23°C (74°F).
Does Playa del Carmen have a rainy season?
Yes. Jun, Sep–Oct is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Feb–Apr is usually dry (under 60 mm).
How warm is the sea in Playa del Carmen?
The sea is warmest in September at about 30°C (87°F) and coolest in February at about 27°C (81°F). It is warm enough for swimming all year.
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), sea temperature from Open-Meteo Marine, forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months