Weather In Playa Del Carmen

Playa Del Carmen’s Weather

The climate in the Yucatan is sub-tropical. It is on a similar latitude as Hawaii, meaning it is almost always in the warm to hot range for temperature. Reports say that it’s usually 80F or 27C as an average. The problem is, the temperature stays pretty much within 10F of the average, but the humidity is the killer. In the tropics, when it rains, it gets humid. Think sauna. That is why the rainy season is typically the low tourist season, as most Northerners cannot handle the heat, and the dry season when the humidity drops, corosponding to the Winters up North is high tourist season.

We found a nice little guide to each month of the year on Playa Del Carmen Info and though it said it best:

February to May

Spring is a beautiful time of year here, with very little rain and flowers everywhere. The ocean gets calmer and warmer, as temperature rises. Nights can still be a little cooler, but sweaters are rarely called for.

June to August

The summer in Playa is hot. This is also when the sea is the calmest, and has the best crystal clear turquoise look to it. The water is so warm you can stay in for hours. Blue skies prevail. Rainfall is seen, usually as short heavy afternoon showers after a hot day. There can be some wicked thunder storms this time of year, but they only last for an hour or so. Nights do not get cooler. Thin cotton clothes and a hat are your best friends this time of year. Along with your beach wear.

September and October

September and October is the time for tropical storms and hurricanes. That doesn’t mean there are hurricanes every week, or even every year, but it can be rainy and windy this time of year. It doesn’t rain every day for two months, but there may be a period of more persistent rain. It’s still warm.

November to January

November, December and January are the coolest months here, which means it’s very comfortable. There might be some rain, but not on a daily basis. This time of year nights can be chilly (we have seen temperatures drop down as far as 12C!). Cooler winds from the US often finds their way to Playa, but please remember that the sun is still powerful.

The truth is, no matter when you come to Playa, you will certainly have a great time. Wear light clothing, cottons that breath, and stay away from polyester like it had the plague! The ocean is only steps away for a refreshing dip if you get too hot.

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