Climate Insights for Playa del Carmen Airport

The climate in Playa del Carmen Airport is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 1080mm of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 199mm of rainfall. Playa del Carmen Airport is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 23°C.

Playa del Carmen Airport has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 7°C range. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 23°C and an average of 24°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°C between highs and lows.

Playa del Carmen Airport is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1080mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 90mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 199mm of rainfall. October and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 27mm. That's 172mm less than June, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Playa del Carmen Airport is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 20km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 22km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 16km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 6km/h between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 22km/h in winter, 22km/h in spring, 19km/h in summer, 18km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Playa del Carmen Airport, which began on March 20, 2026. Playa del Carmen Airport is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in August at around 30°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 23°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 84 days from now.

The best time to visit Playa del Carmen Airport is during January and February, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 24°C with modest rainfall averaging 41mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 30°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Playa del Carmen Airport based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.