Temperature
Hot by day, warm at night.
86°Ftypical Aug high
Typical range
Playa del Carmen
Mexico · Caribbean
Playa del Carmen is most comfortable in the drier months around December to April. Typical daytime highs run about 78-86°F year-round. The climate is warm and humid. Rainy season runs roughly August to November.
Best time to go
12 mo · Typical year
Temperature range
72°F to 86°F
Rain
13 days/mo
Sunshine
10.7 h/day
Humidity feel
Humid year-round
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Precipitation
Recurring showers across the month.
52%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Cloudier spells limit sunshine.
11.2 hAug sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Hot days with humid air through much of the month.
82%Aug share of very humid air hours
Easy airWarm airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly comfort pattern
In August, afternoons feel about 94° and nights feel near 86°.
ComfortableWarmHotSwelteringNight shading
Sea temperature
85°Aug sea temp
More detailIncludes sky, daypart comfort, and wind
Cloud cover
Partly cloudy across the month.
43%Aug clear sky
ClearCloud cover
Typical August day
August late afternoons are around 86°F, easing to about 82°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning83°F
Feels 92°F
Rain35%
Cloud55%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Midday87°F
Feels 95°F
Rain38%
Cloud58%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon86°F
Feels 93°F
Rain54%
Cloud63%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityStrong
Early evening82°F
Feels 91°F
Rain19%
Cloud56%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowWind pattern
Calm winds are typical in August.
6 mphAug Calm
Typical wind speed (mph)
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Want a side-by-side climate view? Compare Playa del Carmen with St. Lucia.
Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
Data & methodology