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Getting around
Because downtown Playa is a rectangular grid, getting around is very easy. Avenida Juárez connects Highway 307 with the town square, El Zócalo, near the beach, and crosses several numbered north-south avenues that run parallel to the beach, all multiples of five. Quinta Avenida (Fifth Avenue), closest to the beach, is closed to traffic from the Zócalo to Calle 6.
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Where to stay in Playa del Carmen
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Best time to visit Playa del Carmen
By temperature and rainfall alone, the most comfortable months in Playa del Carmen are January to April and December, with average daytime highs of 80 to 84°F (27 to 29°C) and 7 to 15 rainy days a month. This is a weather-data pick that has not yet been checked against crowds, closures or local seasons. July is the hottest month, averaging 87°F (31°C), and January the coolest at 80°F (27°C). October sees the most rain, around 22 days, while April is the driest with about 7.
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| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain (about, mm) | Rainy days | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (27°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 60 | 14 | Comfortable: 14 rainy days |
| February | 81°F (27°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 50 | 9 | Comfortable: 9 rainy days |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 40 | 9 | Comfortable: 9 rainy days |
| April | 84°F (29°C) | 76°F (24°C) | 40 | 7 | Comfortable: 7 rainy days |
| May | 86°F (30°C) | 78°F (26°C) | 100 | 14 | Shoulder: 86°F (30°C), 14 rainy days |
| June | 86°F (30°C) | 79°F (26°C) | 180 | 20 | Shoulder: 86°F (30°C), 20 rainy days |
| July | 87°F (31°C) | 80°F (27°C) | 100 | 18 | Shoulder: 87°F (31°C), 18 rainy days |
| August | 87°F (31°C) | 79°F (26°C) | 120 | 20 | Shoulder: 87°F (31°C), 20 rainy days |
| September | 87°F (31°C) | 78°F (26°C) | 170 | 21 | Avoid: among the wettest, 21 rainy days |
| October | 85°F (29°C) | 77°F (25°C) | 220 | 22 | Avoid: among the wettest, 22 rainy days |
| November | 83°F (28°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 130 | 16 | Shoulder: 83°F (28°C), 16 rainy days |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 70 | 15 | Comfortable: 15 rainy days |
Average daily high and low, and days with rain (a day with at least 1 mm), from Open-Meteo ERA5 records for 2019-2024. Highlighted rows are the pick above. Verdicts use only these numbers.
Rainfall: NASA POWER monthly normals. Sea temperature: NOAA daily satellite data.
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Playa del Carmen: common questions
- When is the best time to visit Playa del Carmen?
- By temperature and rainfall alone, the most comfortable months in Playa del Carmen are January to April and December, when average highs run 80 to 84°F (27 to 29°C) with 7 to 15 rainy days a month. This is a weather-data pick, not yet checked against crowds, closures or local seasons. July is the hottest month at 87°F (31°C) on average, and January the coolest at 80°F (27°C).
- What is the rainiest month in Playa del Carmen?
- October, with roughly 22 days of rain. The driest is April, with about 7. A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain; figures are averages from 2019-2024 records.
- How warm does it get in Playa del Carmen?
- Temperatures barely change through the year: average daytime highs stay between 80 to 87°F (27 to 31°C). The bigger seasonal difference is rain: October is the wettest month, with around 22 rainy days.
- What is the rainy season in Playa del Carmen?
- The wettest months in Playa del Carmen are June to October, with 18 to 22 rainy days a month. April is the driest.
- Is it safe to travel to Mexico right now?
- Voyaggora shows the official US, UK and Canada travel advisories for Mexico on one page, with the source and the time each was last checked. Open the live advisory for Mexico before you book.
- What other places are near Playa del Carmen?
- The closest Voyaggora guides to Playa del Carmen are Cozumel (10 miles), Tulum (40 miles), Cancún (40 miles).
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