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Weather & Climate in Playa del Carmen, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Playa del Carmen has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 241 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 52.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet.
Temperature
74°F Jan (23°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 78.9°F |
| 46% above US avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 241 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Area | 122.9 sq mi (318.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,220/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 20.6274°N, 87.0799°W |
| Timezone | America/Cancun |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.0.
| Jan 12, 2015 | Gulf of America | M4.0 | 50 km | 15 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
22 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | Milton | Category 5 | 167 mph | 229 km |
| 2024 | Beryl | Category 3 | 115 mph | 49 km |
| 2024 | Helene | Category 1 | 81 mph | 105 km |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 1 | 86 mph | 63 km |
| 2020 | Delta | Category 3 | 115 mph | 27 km |
| 2020 | Zeta | Category 1 | 86 mph | 39 km |
| 2020 | Gamma | Category 1 | 75 mph | 58 km |
| 2018 | Michael | Category 2 | 98 mph | 208 km |
| 2012 | Ernesto | Category 2 | 98 mph | 210 km |
| 2011 | Rina | Category 1 | 92 mph | 229 km |
| 2010 | Paula | Category 2 | 104 mph | 112 km |
| 2009 | Ida | Category 2 | 104 mph | 137 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 5 | 173 mph | 224 km |
| 2005 | Wilma | Category 4 | 150 mph | 21 km |
| 2005 | Emily | Category 4 | 144 mph | 43 km |
| 2004 | Ivan | Category 5 | 161 mph | 229 km |
| 2002 | Isidore | Category 3 | 127 mph | 156 km |
| 2002 | Lili | Category 2 | 104 mph | 300 km |
| 1996 | Dolly | Category 1 | 75 mph | 176 km |
| 1995 | Roxanne | Category 3 | 115 mph | 70 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (23°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 6.5 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 5.6 in | |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 8.2 in | |
| October | 80°F (26°C) | 8.5 in | Wettest |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 3.0 in |
Playa del Carmen has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 74°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.5") and March the driest (1.5").