Sun & Beach Potential
Excellent
Based on optimal climate
Seasonality
February, January, December
Avoid (Extreme Weather)
Weather
Avg Temp Range
Precipitation
Seasonal (check heatmap)
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Tip for your trip
The best months for a sun and beach holiday in Playa Del Carmen are from February, January, December. If you're planning to travel during this period, it's a good idea to arrange your stay early — especially in popular beach areas.
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Sun & Beach conditions breakdown
Monthly weather & climate data for Playa Del Carmen
| Month | Climate Score | Predictability | Avg Temp | Rain (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
January | 81Excellent Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 24° | 70 |
February | 83Excellent Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 24° | 46 |
March | 78Good Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 25° | 39 |
April | 70Good Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 27° | 54 |
May | 58Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 28° | 126 |
June | 46Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 28° | 191 |
July | 49Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 28° | 115 |
August | 44Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 45Weather conditions can vary significantly. | 28° | 153 |
September | 45Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 35Weather conditions can vary significantly. | 28° | 220 |
October | 57Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 35Weather conditions can vary significantly. | 27° | 226 |
November | 74Good Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 25° | 101 |
December | 80Excellent Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 24° | 73 |
Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).
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