Weather

Playa Del Carmen has a subtropical climate.

The weather ranges from warm to hot for most of the year. The average temperature over the year is about 80ºF or 27ºC and the humidity is usually very high. The sea is almost always warm enough for a swim, but you must pay attention to warnings for the safety of the water, especially during storm season.

The coolest time of year falls between November and January. During these months the daytime temperatures are very comfortable and warm, but the air tends to cool off at night.

From February to May the weather is at its most pleasant. The sea is calm for swimming and there is very little rain. Flowers come out to bloom.

From June to August the weather becomes very hot. The sea is calm and the air warm even through the night. The sun can be very powerful at this time of year so wearing a hat to shield from its rays may be a good idea. There may be storms from time to time at this time of year, but usually the afternoon thunderstorms don’t last.

Hurricane season in the Atlantic Basin (which accounts for hurricanes on the Caribbean shore of Mexico) starts June 1 and ends November 30  Maximum activity is between August and October, with the peak activity generally being in early to mid September.

(Huracan Rina)