Playa del Carmen
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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.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26.3 | 21.9 | 70 | 9.4 |
| February | 27.0 | 22.8 | 36 | 10.6 |
| March | 28.0 | 23.5 | 36 | 11.5 |
| April | 29.0 | 24.4 | 39 | 11.7 |
| May | 30.0 | 25.5 | 98 | 11.9 |
| June | 29.8 | 25.8 | 240 | 10.6 |
| July | 30.5 | 26.3 | 101 | 11.5 |
| August | 30.7 | 26.1 | 179 | 11.1 |
| September | 30.4 | 25.7 | 189 | 10.5 |
| October | 29.4 | 24.6 | 207 | 9.9 |
| November | 28.1 | 23.1 | 103 | 10.3 |
| December | 27.1 | 22.6 | 77 | 9.8 |
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01 · OverviewPlaya del Carmen, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Playa del Carmen took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Playa del Carmen
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Playa del Carmen
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Playa del Carmen
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Playa del Carmen
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Playa del Carmen
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Playa del Carmen
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Frequently Asked Questions about Playa del Carmen
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01 · Q&AWhere 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&AWhat 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&AWhat 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&AHow 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.