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Playa del Carmen
Visit in April — score 75/100 · avg high 85°F · 11 rainy days
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Monthly Travel Scores
How we scoreScores reflect weather comfort (35%), dry days (35%), daylight hours (15%), crowd levels (10%), and cost (5%) — weighted for typical travelers preferring warm, dry conditions. Customize weights in the interactive tool.January
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Monthly Weather Data
| Month | Score | Avg °F | High °F | Low °F | Rain Days | Precip (mm) | Daylight | Crowds | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46 | 77° | 83° | 68° | 22 | 87 | 10.9h | High | Above avg |
| February | 68 | 77° | 83° | 69° | 12 | 50 | 11.3h | High | Above avg |
| March | 69 | 78° | 84° | 71° | 11 | 45 | 11.9h | Very High | Above avg |
| April | 75 | 80° | 85° | 73° | 11 | 44 | 12.5h | High | Average |
| May | 54 | 82° | 87° | 76° | 22 | 86 | 13.0h | Moderate | Below avg |
| June | 51 | 83° | 87° | 79° | 30 | 187 | 13.2h | Moderate | Below avg |
| July | 45 | 83° | 87° | 80° | 24 | 95 | 13.1h | High | Average |
| August | 45 | 84° | 88° | 80° | 31 | 131 | 12.7h | High | Average |
| September | 49 | 83° | 87° | 80° | 30 | 160 | 12.1h | Moderate | Below avg |
| October | 49 | 82° | 86° | 76° | 31 | 218 | 11.5h | Moderate | Below avg |
| November | 47 | 79° | 84° | 72° | 30 | 144 | 11.0h | Moderate | Below avg |
| December | 46 | 78° | 83° | 70° | 20 | 81 | 10.8h | Very High | Above avg |
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
- Score
- 66/100
- High
- 85°F
- Low
- 73°F
- Rain days
- 15/mo
- Crowds
- high
Spring in Playa del Carmen (March, April, May) brings average highs of 85°F and lows of 73°F, with about 15 rainy days per month. Expect high tourist crowds and above average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 66/100, with April being the strongest month of the season at 75/100.
Summer
- Score
- 47/100
- High
- 87°F
- Low
- 80°F
- Rain days
- 28/mo
- Crowds
- high
Summer in Playa del Carmen (June, July, August) brings average highs of 87°F and lows of 80°F, with about 28 rainy days per month. Expect high tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 47/100, with June being the strongest month of the season at 51/100.
Fall
- Score
- 48/100
- High
- 86°F
- Low
- 76°F
- Rain days
- 30/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Fall in Playa del Carmen (September, October, November) brings average highs of 86°F and lows of 76°F, with about 30 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and budget-friendly accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 48/100, with September being the strongest month of the season at 49/100.
Winter
- Score
- 53/100
- High
- 83°F
- Low
- 69°F
- Rain days
- 18/mo
- Crowds
- very high
Winter in Playa del Carmen (December, January, February) brings average highs of 83°F and lows of 69°F, with about 18 rainy days per month. Expect very high tourist crowds and above average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 53/100, with February being the strongest month of the season at 68/100.
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