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Playa del Carmen

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Updated Wednesday, October 28, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Playa del Carmen month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Playa del Carmen are typically January, February and March, with average daytime highs around 26–28°C. August is usually the warmest month (average high 31°C), January the coldest (average low 22°C), and June the wettest (about 240 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January26.321.9709.4
February27.022.83610.6
March28.023.53611.5
April29.024.43911.7
May30.025.59811.9
June29.825.824010.6
July30.526.310111.5
August30.726.117911.1
September30.425.718910.5
October29.424.62079.9
November28.123.110310.3
December27.122.6779.8

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What is being reported around Playa del Carmen

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01 · Overview

Playa del Carmen, in brief

Playa del Carmen is mapped here through verified geographic facts and source-linked daily data. Its longer editorial profile is in the enrichment queue.

02 · History

How Playa del Carmen took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Playa del Carmen

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Playa del Carmen

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Playa del Carmen

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Playa del Carmen

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Playa del Carmen

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08 · Questions

Questions about Playa del Carmen

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Atlas FAQ Desk

Frequently Asked Questions about Playa del Carmen

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01 · Q&A

Where is Playa del Carmen located and what are its coordinates?

Playa del Carmen is situated in Mexico at geographic coordinates 20.6274, -87.0799, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Playa del Carmen?

Playa del Carmen has a recorded population of approximately 149,923 and observes the America/Cancun time zone.

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Playa del Carmen?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Playa del Carmen include ES-MX, with MXN used for local transactions.

04 · Q&A

How can I check live conditions and daily updates for Playa del Carmen?

Today's Atlas provides continuous tracking for Playa del Carmen, featuring real-time weather conditions, daylight cycles, local geographic signals, and verified daily briefs.