What will the weather be like in Playa del Carmen?
This has to be one of the most common questions asked… Will it rain? Will there be a hurricane? What happens if it rains?
While there is no simple answer, we have listed the TOP 5 things to know about Playa del Carmen weather.
1 – A rainy forecast does not equal rain
Does it seem like every single time you check the weather for Playa del Carmen, it says it is raining?
Don’t trust the forecast and dig deeper!
You’ll get an overview of the day with the forecast. It may say it will rain, but the percentage may be very low and the amount of rain minimal. It may rain a couple of millimeters, only at night.
Always check the amount of rain, the hours of sunshine, and you can even check more detailed forecasts which will give you the weather by the hour. These will give you a much more accurate idea.
A few sites that give more detailed weather information are: The Weather Network, World Weather Online, and WindSpecialist.
Also, the weather is always changing.
You can’t check the weather 2 weeks in advance and expect it to be accurate. Please note that the above screenshot was taken during rainy season, at one the rainiest times of the year…
2 – We haven’t had a major hurricane in 10 years
Today marks the 10th anniversary since Hurricane Wilma, a category 5 hurricane, that crossed over the Yucatan Peninsula in 2005. Playa del Carmen is located in the peninsula, and in an area where we are susceptible to hurricanes.
Hurricane season is quite long and lasts for months.
Officially it starts in June and ends in November. That being said, it is similar to winter in some of the northern areas of the United States and Canada. You are more likely to get snow in January and February (although it could happen that you get a major snowfall in April).
Hurricane season and rainy season coincide.
Just like you can get snowfall in the winter, we can get rain during rainy season…. But even in the winter, the chance of an all-out full-blown major snowstorm is slim, so is the chance of a hurricane.
I live here, it is second nature to those of us to check the National Hurricane Center for updates, just to keep on top of things.
Again, forecasts are likely to change, but at least we can keep tabs on whether or not a hurricane is likely, and what its course might be.
Travel insurance is always a good idea – especially if you are traveling during hurricane season. Again, the chances are slim, but at least if you are insured, you have peace of mind.
3 – We can get ‘cold’ fronts
And by cold, we mean that you will need to use a light sweater and maybe throw on some jeans.
The Yucatan peninsula is quite close to Florida.
Just like Florida can have ‘colder’ weeks, during our winter months, we can have colder temperatures.
The coldest months in Playa del Carmen are January and February – but like anywhere else, it is warmer during the day and colder at night.
The warmest months are the summer months, July and August.
4 – We get 340 days of sunshine per year
What do you come to Playa del Carmen for? Sunshine, white sand, turquoise sea and all the charm that comes along with it!
A whopping 340 days of sunshine is what you’ll enjoy with the average hours of sunshine at 8-10 hours a day!
In 2015, a decision by the government in the state of Quintana Roo, that Playa del Carmen is located in, created a new time zone for the state. The intention of creating longer, lighter evenings during the winter months. See the pull you have, dear tourists?
Essentially, we are forever on UTC-5, meaning we don’t fall back or spring forward.
During the Daylight Savings Time, we are on Eastern Time, and during the summer months, we are on Central time. Confused yet?
5 – You are on vacation – stressing about the weather is pointless
Take a breath. You are here to relax and enjoy.
Make the best of it if it does get rainy. Get a massage. Play a drinking game. Do a fun activity where you can get muddy and dirty. Order room service and watch a movie in bed. heck, you can even try singing in the rain.
Point is… you can’t control it, so make the best of it.
You can check out our live webcam and see the weather for yourself. Or give us a call, we’ll look out the window!
If you are in Playa del Carmen and get a few rainy days, you can always check out our list of rainy day activities.
Be sure to check out our other blog post for more information on Riviera Maya weather!
Comments (82)
Lauriesays:
June 3, 2016 at 9:15 pmI,
I will go to playa del carmen the 5th of june and when i look to the weather forecast its 0 hour of sun for all the week…Can I hope to have a good weather?? Is it possible to have rainy night and sunny days with these prevision??? 🙁
Sarah Barlowsays:
June 8, 2016 at 7:31 pmESSH! Don’t know how this slipped through the cracks, I am really sorry, Laurie! Forecasts are not always accurate. We were ready for a week of heavy rain as per the forecast and finally we only really had a few hours every now and then. I hope you enjoyed your stay!
Philsays:
June 13, 2016 at 7:33 pmHI Sarah, we are scheduled to leave for Cancun in a few days on the 16th weather shows 80 perent chance on every day we are there. Just wondering if you have any insight on we should expect all day rains or is it usually scattered? Thanks!
Sarah Barlowsays:
June 14, 2016 at 9:33 amHola Phil,
We show at least 80% chance of rain every day from June until October during our rainy season. Normally, it is a downpour and done. Best bet is to check hours of sunshine, or amount of rain to give you a better idea. I just checked the weather in Playa del Carmen for the next week and as of the 17th of June, it is looking like we will have a few rainy days. That being said, a few weeks back we were expecting torrential rains for 4-5 days and had the odd strong gust of rain, but nothing major. Things can change quickly and the forecast here is a little like everywhere else, you cross your fingers and hope for the best.
Enjoy your holiday and maybe check out our list of rainy day activities, just in case…
Sarah
Andreasays:
June 14, 2016 at 10:18 amIt’s our 10 year anniversary/ honeymoon vacation – were arriving June 19-26th please tell me it is not going to rain everyday on our first vacation in 10 years!?
Sarah Barlowsays:
June 17, 2016 at 8:40 amHi Andrea,
Congrats on the anniversary!
Well, I wish I could. June is rainy season and we do get rain almost every day. Good news is that it normally arrives and leaves as quickly as it came, with a major downpour late afternoon or in the evening / night.
It does look like we will have quite a bit of rain this weekend, but things do change quickly here. Keep on eye on a weather forecast that also tells you the amount of precipitation as well as the hours of sunshine. This is more telling, as from June until November, they will forecast rain every day.
Have a great anniversary/ honeymoon trip!
Jeffsays:
July 13, 2016 at 3:09 pmHi Sarah!
There are about 26 family members of mine coming down next week and many of the people in the group are visiting Mexico for the first time (many leaving the country for the first time)! Of course, there are a bunch in our group freaking out about the forecast next week. We are used to traveling to Florida and experiencing the normal afternoon thunderstorms that come and go. I already forwarded this article to the majority of my family to help calm them down :). Can you give me your opinion about the forecast next week and if July is normally a rainy month?
#5 is perfect by the way!
Thanks!
Sarah Barlowsays:
July 13, 2016 at 11:12 pmHi!
Happy you like the info. July can be rainy, but similar to Florida, the weather in Playa del Carmen and the Riviera Maya can have storms that come and go.
I would suggest looking at the forecast much closer to the actual date. It is really hard to tell so far in advance and it can change so quickly.
Have a great vacation and don’t hesitate to get in touch if our team of travel specialists can help in any way.
Sarah 🙂
Daniellesays:
July 23, 2016 at 1:39 amhi Sarah…so we have booked our 10 year wedding anniversary in playa del carmen (sandos caracol eco resort) again like most people have commented i am worrried about the weather we are going the 27th august and ive noticed the forecast recently showing alot of thunderstorms/rain. Also have you been to the sandos hotel…as hard bad reviews regarding all the animals grabbing food from plates, are the monkeys or racoon looking things dangerous as my young daughter is freaking out lol Also is playa del carmen known for sharks in the shallow waters?
Sarah Barlowsays:
July 25, 2016 at 12:05 pmHi Danielle,
Your family will love the Sandos Caracol. August is the rainy season, so you will likely get rain while in Playa del Carmen. I would not check the weather so far in advance, and quite honestly, expect that it will forecast thunderstorms every day. What you need to keep an eye on, is the hours of sunshine and amount of precipitation. This is a better indication of the amount of rain you can expect.
The animals can be quite cheeky and the coatis (raccoons) will grab food from the plates if given the chance. This only really happens at the snack bar, so if your daughter is really scared, just avoid the snack bar. They are not dangerous as far as I am concerned, but like any ‘wild’ animals, keep your distance and respect them.
As far as sharks go, again, only in my experience and knowledge of the area, sharks are not an issue.
You may also want to read our blog on the Sandos Caracol.
Hope this helps! Have a great vacation!
Jorge Csays:
July 26, 2016 at 5:04 pmHi Sarah,
I have sensitive feet and I was worried about the sand and its temperature. Do you think the sand is hot enough or coarse enough that it would warrant water shoes? Thanks in advance for your advice.
Sarah Barlowsays:
July 30, 2016 at 1:32 pmHi Jorge,
The sand is white and generally soft, so I would not think that you would need water shoes. That being said, they generally are not heavy, so may be worth packing if you have any doubts.
Sarah
christinesays:
July 28, 2016 at 5:39 pmHi Sarah, my husband and I are arriving in Cancun Mexico on August.2 , and it is showing 80% chance of rain for 3 days straight, is it normally a wash out for the whole day? Do u think I should cancel?
Sarah Barlowsays:
July 30, 2016 at 1:31 pmHi Christine,
I wish I had a cut and dry answer! I can tell you that in my experience when we do have a tropical depression, we do get a few days of rain with about 30 millimeters a day. So far, it looks like August 3 and 4 will be very rainy but the weather can change quickly as can the forecast.
Good Luck!
Sarah
Gerrisays:
August 4, 2016 at 10:22 amHi Sarah we are leaving Sunday for Playa and wondered if there will be any issues with hurricanes?
Sarah Barlowsays:
August 4, 2016 at 6:53 pmHi Gerri,
We have been very lucky so far. Hurricane Earl hit south in Belize and although it caused a bit of damage there, we were fortunate to get a few storms but nothing more…. As of now, the national hurricane center has nothing new headed this way, and it is looking like ‘normal’ summer weather with regular amounts of rain (normally in the evenings). Hope this helps! Please let us know if we can do anything to help with your vacation.
Sarah
Jeansays:
August 23, 2016 at 3:27 pmSarah, my 5 sisters and I are traveling to Playa del carmen on Oct 3-10th. There is a bit of a concern about the Zika virus and the weather. Any comments would be greatly appreciated. Alson what is the money exchange there? Thanks.
Sarah Barlowsays:
August 25, 2016 at 9:42 amHi Jean,
Thanks for reaching out. October is considered rainy season but unless we get a leftover storm from somewhere, normally this means rain in the late afternoons. Check out our post about the things you need to know about Playa del Carmen weather.
As for mosquitos and zika, most all inclusive hotels do spray for mosquitos and other tropical guests on a regular basis. Use the normal precautions to avoid attracting the mosquitos: avoid going out dawn and dusk, wear light-colored clothing, wear repellent.
Your best bet to get the best exchange is to order pesos from your bank. You can change money here at the exchange houses etc. but will get a lower rate than what your bank will offer you. You may also want to bring $1US bills for tipping 🙂
Hope this helps -please let me know if you have any other questions and have a wonderful trip!
Sarah
Fedesays:
August 29, 2016 at 2:52 pmHi Sarah!!! What about next week (from Sept 5 to 12).We’re traveling from Argentina. I’ll be there with my wife!
We’ve read a lot of great things about PDC and all the zone, I hope we have a good weather and we can enjoy everything the people talks about!
Thanks.
Sarah Barlowsays:
August 30, 2016 at 11:31 amHi Fede!
Bienvenido a Playa. Well, casi casi.
So far it looks great, but it is hard to tell so far in advance. Check the weather closer to the date and take into consideration the amount of precipitation and the hours of sunshine. It is normal for it to say it will rain every day, we are in rainy season. This rainfall will likely be a late afternoon thundershower and not full days of rain.
Have a fabulous vacation and let us know if you have any other questions.
Sarah
Fedesays:
August 31, 2016 at 10:00 amYes, casi casi! We’re almost there.
Thanks for your answer!
Daniele Guadagnolosays:
September 2, 2016 at 8:21 amHi Sarah. I’ll be leaving for playa Del Carmen this month of September on the 26th and every weather forecast I checked says it will rain everyday. I’m a bit worried cuz it’s my first time travelling in the rainy season and would like to have gorgeous sunny weather for the whole week I’ll be staying. Am I worrying for nothing? When does the rain happen and for how long? Or is it mostly during the night? Thank u in advance.
Sarah Barlowsays:
September 5, 2016 at 9:53 amHi Daniele,
Thanks for getting in touch. YES, during our rainy season, the forecast does call for rain every day. However, that does not mean rain all day every day. Check the forecast closer to the actual date and note the amount of precipitation as well as the hours of sunshine. Normally, we have nice sunny days and then showers in the late afternoon, evening or at night (unless we have a tropical depression at that time).
Enjoy your vacation!
Angelsays:
September 5, 2016 at 4:47 pmHi Sarah
Have a trip booked Sept 12-16 and looks like it calls for rain the whole time. Do we have any chance for sun?
Sarah Barlowsays:
September 6, 2016 at 12:40 pmHi Angel,
YES, during our rainy season, the forecast does call for rain every day. However, that does not mean rain all day every day. Check the forecast closer to the actual date and note the amount of precipitation as well as the hours of sunshine. Normally, we have nice sunny days and then showers in the late afternoon, evening or at night (unless we have a tropical depression at that time).
Enjoy your vacation!
Sarah
Karen johnsonsays:
September 11, 2016 at 7:26 amHi Sarah, we are coming out October 9th I’m worried that it’ll be raining most of the time! I’d hate to come back without a tan.. karen x
Sarah Barlowsays:
September 11, 2016 at 4:05 pmHi Karen,
October is rainy season 🙂 Forecast will say rain every day and it will likely rain every day. However, for the most part, the rain is not a full day. Check the forecast closer to your actual holiday date and pay attention to the amount of rain and hours of sunshine. It may only be a heavy end-of-afternoon shower which is typical for this time of year. Chances are better that you will get your tan and enjoy a fair amount of sunshine whilst here…
Enjoy your holiday!
Sarah
Cherylsays:
September 11, 2016 at 11:08 pmHi Sarah we are coming into playa on Tuesday the 13 of sep thru the 20th. They are forecasting rain . How accurate do you think it will be? Please help first time we are coming and it’s our 10 yr wedding anniversary.
Sarah Barlowsays:
September 15, 2016 at 1:28 pmHi Cheryl,
Congrats on the anniversary trip! Expect the forecast to say rain, rain, rain and lots of thundershowers. It is our rainy season. However, check the amount of rain (in millimeters) and hours of sunshine. This will be far more accurate in determining if we are dealing with a shower, versus a full day of rain.
Enjoy your trip!
Sarah
Marysays:
September 16, 2016 at 12:42 pmHi Sarah- We will be staying at Iberostar Paraiso Lindo from Dec 18th to Dec 25th. Do you think the weather will be warm enough for us to swim in the ocean or the pools which aren’t heated?
Thanks!
Mary
Sarah Barlowsays:
September 20, 2016 at 10:12 amHi Mary,
Thanks for getting in touch. This is relative to where you are from and what you are used to. Anyone from the northern US, Canada or the northern parts of Europe would find the water in the pools and ocean warm enough to swim. Even in December, we are looking at an average of 80F daily temperature. If you speak to us thin-blooded locals, chances are we will say it is too ‘cold’, but again, this is very subjective 🙂
Enjoy your vacation and let us know if you have any other questions.
Sarah
marialuz serranosays:
November 4, 2016 at 2:58 pmHi Sarah,
I would like to visit Playa del Carmen in February 2017 what can you tell me about the wheater
Sarah Barlowsays:
November 4, 2016 at 7:46 pmHi there!
Thanks for reaching out. Normally, the weather in February is dry and relatively warm (average of about 28 degrees celsius)
Hope this helps and please feel free to reach out if you would like help planning your vacation
Sarah
Sandrasays:
November 9, 2016 at 6:49 pmHello Sarah,
I will be in playa del carmen 30th nov-14 Dec however I am travelling with my 2.5 year old little girl. Can you recommend any excursions apart from dolphins which she will be able to take part in?
Sarah Barlowsays:
November 11, 2016 at 12:11 pmHi Sandra,
Thanks for reaching out! There are a few fantastic options that do not involve dolphins (also wrote a post here on things that are better than swimming with dolphins)
My son is 10 now, but I remember the days of trying to find fun stuff for the toddler that would also be fun for the adults!
Xcaret is a great option. It will be free fo your daughter and fun for her and you. Make sure to bring a stroller (or rent one there) as there is quite a lot of walking. There are lots of interesting things for her to see such as the aquarium area, lots of animals, giant sea turtles and a butterfly sanctuary. In addition, they have a great cultural aspect with various different shows on site, so between the music and colorful costumes, it will keep her interested. Read our Top 5 tips for Xcaret park if you do decide to go. You can also swim there, so bring towels and swimsuits.
If you want more of a water-based day, check out Xel-Ha. This will also be free for your daughter. You can float on the inner tubes down the river, check our the kid’s area with water games and a playground area and even nap in the hammocks. We also have a Xel-Ha review here.
If you are headed into Playa del Carmen, there is a kids play area right off the beach, called Parque Fundadores. You can shop and explore and take a little break here. If you are at the ADO bus station (Juarez and 5th avenue), head towards the beach and you will see it.
Depending on where your hotel is located, you may want to check out Crococun. It is located in the Riviera Cancun (between the airport and Playa del Carmen) and has a variety of different animals including birds, monkeys, reptiles and crocodiles. You can purchase bags of food when you get the entrance tickets.
We do have a post on the top things to do with kids in Playa del Carmen, but seeing as your daughter is 2.5, the ones I suggest are the ones above.
Sorry for rambling – hope this helps!
Feel free to reach out to our travel specialists, that can help you get the tours booked and make sure you get the best prices. 888-537-9797.
Sarah
Karinasays:
November 30, 2016 at 3:04 pmHello Sarah I will be going to playa del carmen December 5 I’ve looked at the forecast and it looks like it will be raining the entire week we are their. Do u think it will be an all day rain?
Sarah Barlowsays:
December 1, 2016 at 8:54 amHi Karina,
Thanks for reaching out…. This is not rainy season, so I would be surprised if it was all day rain.
THE WEATHER NETWORK
Check out the hours of sunshine / and the mm of rain… this will give you an idea of whether or not it will be all day 🙂
Enjoy your vacation!
Scottsays:
December 26, 2016 at 1:24 pmJust wondering if the humidity in Playa del Carmen is similar to Cozumel? We went to Cozumel in January and it was stifling. We’re going back to Cabo next month but was wondering about Playa or Tulum in comparison as it’s a shorter flight.
Sarah Barlowsays:
December 28, 2016 at 1:34 pmHey Scott,
The distance between Playa del Carmen and Cozumel is roughly 20 kilometers (12 miles). Although we are not close enough to swim to each other, we are close enough that humidity and weather are the same. Tulum weather will also similar at is only 40 minutes drive south from here. January is probably one of our least humid months 🙂
Hope this helps!
Sarah
BARRYsays:
January 26, 2017 at 1:57 pm2017 we will be in playa del carmen for a week warm enough to swim
Shaysays:
March 4, 2017 at 9:18 amHello Sarah, heading there tomorrow weather says thunderstorm for the next 3 days praying it’s not to bad so the kids can enjoy for the 4 days will be there..how bad do the thunderstorm get around there?
Sarah Barlowsays:
March 6, 2017 at 8:56 amHi Shay,
It is stormy, however, full days of rain are not expected. It rained quite heavily overnight from Saturday to Sunday and yesterday we had a fairly nice day although late afternoon it was stormy. Try to avoid scheduling water-based activities as the harbor is closed (for catamarans, snorkeling etc.). You may want to check out our list of Rainy Day Activities if you need a few ideas to keep the family busy.
Today seems to be the ‘worst’ day although it stopped raining early this morning. It is windy and cloudy although still warm. Tomorrow, they have already forecast for at least 6 hours of sunshine so it is looking better.
Hope this helps and that you still have a great family vacation.
Sarah
Stephaniesays:
March 7, 2017 at 11:07 pmHi Sarah:
We are heading to the Iberostar Playa Paraiso Del Mar on Sunday. I see the weather is calling for some rain on Tuesday and Wednesday. We are only going for four days and concerned that two of our four days will be spent mostly indoors. Do you have any more news regarding the weather during this time? We are celebrating my 40th birthday and my daughters 20th birthday.
Best,
Stephanie
Sarah Barlowsays:
March 8, 2017 at 10:49 amHi Stephanie,
Happy Birthday in advance! Felicidades! We have had windy weather lately and the forecast has called for storms since last week. We did have rain throughout a night and Sunday evening was very wet, but otherwise, it has rained much less than the forecasts had predicted. We rarely get full days of rain at this time of year – more likely a passing storm. Even if it says it will rain, check the amount of precipitation as this will be a better indicator of how much it will rain.
Hope this helps! have a great vacation.
Sarah
BJsays:
March 8, 2017 at 9:28 amHi Sarah,
We are taking the kids on a much deserved vacation next week 3/13 -3/16. Its calling for rain and T-storms all week! Any insight?
Sarah Barlowsays:
March 8, 2017 at 10:50 amHola!
Even when the forecast calls for rain every day, it doesn’t necessarily mean a full day of rain, likely just a passing shower or quick thunderstorm. Check the amount of expected precipitation as well, as this will give you a better idea of the expected amount of rain.
Enjoy your vacation and let us know if you are planning on any activities as we can get you some great discounts.
Sarah
FEMsays:
August 11, 2017 at 10:34 amHello! We are most likely booking our honeymoon last week of sept- first week of oct. What is the weather like that time of year? Does the rain subside a bit and is it less humid? Thanks
Sarah Barlowsays:
August 16, 2017 at 1:46 pmHi There!
Thanks for getting in touch!
While the temperature does begin to drop the first week of October/end of September, I can’t say the same for the humidity. We have humidity all year round here, which is also more prevalent in the Rainy Season. July until October is considered the rainy season, though the rain does begin to lessen in October.
You can see a monthly analysis of rainfall, temperature and humidity on this awesome website below.
http://www.holiday-weather.com/playa_del_carmen/averages/
Breesays:
October 6, 2017 at 11:54 amHi! I’ll be traveling to PCD the 2nd week of October I’m a lil concerned about the weather as I just saw there is a tropical storm alert?
Should o be concerned ?
Sarah Barlowsays:
October 6, 2017 at 12:17 pmHi Bree!
Thanks for getting in touch! Tropical storm ‘Nate’ is in effect, today Friday October 6th and it will last roughly 24 hours 🙂 October is the rainy season so we may or may not have rain showers next week and we do not, as of now, have any tropical storm warnings for next week 🙂 Moving on to more awesome things! One of our amazing Travel Specialists will contact you shortly with some ‘hints and tips for your visit to paradise, AKA Play Del Carmen 🙂 Don’t hesitate to call us if you would like to chat about the weather, tours, etc…
1 888 537 9797, we are open 7 days a week.
Sandra Cormacksays:
October 26, 2017 at 9:32 amMy sister and I are planning another vacation to Playa del Carmen in February 2018, but are concerned about all the hurricanes this year. Has this city, particularly the Sandos Caracol Eco Resort had any damage? We really enjoyed our trip a couple of years ago and really want to go back.
Sarah Barlowsays:
October 26, 2017 at 9:47 amGood Morning Sandra,
Thanks for getting in touch!
The Riviera Maya was not affected by the hurricanes. One of our awesome Travel Specialists will contact you shortly with some info on how to book the Sandos Caracol. We love that place!
Andreasays:
January 11, 2018 at 7:03 amHi my husband and I planning to go to Playa Del Carmen at the beginning of May for my 40th Birthday. Is the weather good then and is there much rain fall?
Any ideas for trips, we like the water and quad bikes. Thanks
Sarah Barlowsays:
January 12, 2018 at 7:21 amHello Andrea, that’s so exciting! Yes, May is the PERFECT time of year to come temperatures are high if you’re looking for some Caribbean sunshine and minimal rain. We’re the experts when it comes to tours in the area and we boast privileged rates, so you can ensure you get the best deal when you book with us. One of our expert Travel Specialists will be in touch with you shortly to discuss some fun and exciting options with you. However, I would highly recommend our Jungle Buggy adventure tour, not only will you get to whiz through the lush jungles on your own fast ATV, you get to stop and swim in one of the most beautiful cenotes I have ever seen here in the Riviera Maya (while exploring caverns and learning about this magical underwater world sacred to the Mayans), when you’ve finished up at the cenote after a bite to eat, you’ll visit a local village and talk to the locals and their children, definitely an eye-opener and an experience that will leave a handprint on your heart forever. Read my recent review here… https://playadelcarmen.com/blog/jungle-buggy/ if you need any questions answering whatsoever, don’t hesitate to get in touch on our toll-free number
888-537-9797 Hope you’re having a great day! 🙂
Emily walkersays:
January 21, 2018 at 1:46 pmHi 🙂 I’m traveling to RIveria Maya, Tulum, and Playa Del Carmen starting this Friday the 26th through Saturday the 3rd. I’ve been reading about your tips for planning for the weather, it’s saying all thunderstorms. I just wanted your take on how the weather has been over the last few days and what you think I should expect 🙂 thank you!
Sarah Barlowsays:
January 22, 2018 at 7:37 amHello Emily, thank you ever so much for getting in touch! How exciting you must be over the moon, the 26th of February will be here before you know it. However, there is absolutely no way the weather can predict what it will be like a month from now. The weather changes extremely quick here, I’m not kidding one minute it will be down pouring with rain, the streets looking as if they might flood and 30 minutes later not a hint of rain to be found anywhere and bright skies again. You’re arriving at a great time in February, my guess from living here all this time is that you’ll have lots of sunshine and little rain. Hope that helps to ease your concerns. Don’t forget to let us know if you’re thinking of booking any tours while you’re here we will ensure you get the best possible deals.
tracy higginsonsays:
April 4, 2018 at 3:47 pmHI Sarah, coming to Rivera Maya tomorrow APRIL 5-9 . Hows the weather supposed to be ?
Thank you,
Tracy
Sarah Barlowsays:
April 5, 2018 at 7:05 amWe are due a little rain tomorrow but other than that it should be bright, sunny, and warm for the entire trip. 🙂 Please note the weather is subject to change very quickly in the Caribbean. Have an amazing stay!
Lenasays:
April 19, 2018 at 10:37 amHi Sarah,
Going to Playa Del Carmen next week and the forecast says all rain. Even the hour by hour one says rain all day on a few of the days. Please advise.
Sarah Barlowsays:
April 20, 2018 at 8:16 amHi Lena, the weather here changes so quickly here in the Caribbean. It’s likely if it does in fact rain it will be for an hour or two at best and then return back to glorious sunshine. You can always keep a track of it using our live webcam. https://playadelcarmen.com/information/webcam I hope that helps. 🙂 Don’t worry you will have a wonderful vacation regardless. Be sure to read our blog things to do when it rains in Playa. https://playadelcarmen.com/blog/things-to-do-in-playa-del-carmen-when-it-rains/ If you need any assistance booking any day tours be sure to contact me via sarah@playadelcarmen.com I would be happy to help you get the best deal.
Lenasays:
April 20, 2018 at 9:49 amThank you, Sarah. I appreciate the quick reply.
Sarah Barlowsays:
April 22, 2018 at 8:18 amDe nada :).
Danielsays:
April 21, 2018 at 12:38 amHi Sarah,
My fiance and I are getting married on the beach at Sandos Playacar on Sat April 28th. We chose this specific week to get married 1.5 yrs ago due to the high percentage of good weather. Unfortunately the forecast shows 80% chance of rain and thunderstorms thursday -sunday. Any insight or words of encouragement to put our minds at ease.?
Sarah Barlowsays:
April 22, 2018 at 8:16 amHey Daniel, thank you for reaching out to us. Let me assure you that here in the Caribbean the weather is subject to change very quickly. You will definitely get your fair share of sun and warm weather while you’re here. That said, if you do have a rainy morning or two there are plenty of wonderful things to do. Check out the recent blog I wrote on the best things to do in Playa del Carmen when it rains. https://playadelcarmen.com/blog/things-to-do-in-playa-del-carmen-when-it-rains/ I’d definitely recommend visiting underground cenotes when it rains. It’s awesome! And a welcome break from the heat. Have an amazing trip and let me know if you’d like any help getting booked in for any particular tours. We offer the best rates as a local agency. 🙂
Stevisays:
April 28, 2018 at 1:14 pmHi Sarah! Thank you for this blog post, also super impressed by your response to everyones questions even years after the post. Well done! My husband and I will be celebrating our 5 year anniversary this upcoming November and were recommended to celebrate in Playa Del Carmen. We are just a little worried about hurricane season, though we saw at the time of this post there hasn’t been a major hurricane down there in quite some time. We were looking at the dates of late November/early December or sometime near there. Any thoughts or recommendations of going down during that time? Also any suggested all inclusive resorts or somewhere to stay? Thank you!
Sarah Barlowsays:
April 29, 2018 at 10:58 amHey there Stevi! Aww thank you very much, I make it my goal to help as many people as possible. I’ll have a member of the team reach out to you via email with more information on the weather, and the resorts we recommend in downtown and surrounding areas.:) It’s a wonderful place to have an anniversary, you’ve got beaches, shopping, scenery, history, culture, natural wonders like cenotes, it just really doesn’t get much better than this. The Royal Adults Only All-Inclusive is a gorgeous hotel in downtown, very intimate and romantic I’ll have my team discuss that options with you as well. As for the time of year you’re coming, it’s my favorite! It’s still very warm and hot and pleasant, but in the evening it does cool down it’s not as humid as the rest of the year and it’s a really nice medium. Hurricane season is technically June until October, so that shouldn’t be a concern. Even if you did choose to travel here during those months it’s likely you’d just experience a tropical storm or two during your stay but there are plenty of things to do here when it rains too. 🙂 I hope that helps. If there’s anything else contact me at sarah@playadelcarmen.com I’ll be happy to help. But as I said one of the travel guru team will reach out in regards to planning the perfect trip and hotel stay. Have an amazing time Stevi and partner, paradise awaits you!
Brentsays:
May 15, 2018 at 10:46 amWe will visit next week and forecast states 80% chance of rain. So does that mean rain all of the time or just a few showers?
Sarah Barlowsays:
May 16, 2018 at 4:04 amHi Brent, it just means a few intermittent showers. Hope that helps.
Davidsays:
June 5, 2018 at 7:40 amTrying to understand the weather
I leave this Saturday for 1 week to Playa Del Carmen and we just saw the forecast. It says it’s raining everyday. What do you see on your end?
Sarah Barlowsays:
June 6, 2018 at 12:05 pmHey David, you have to understand the weather here in the Caribbean this time of year changes VERY quickly. No doubt you will see lots of sunshine while you’re here. Read our blog about the top things to do when it rains to maximize your time here. 😀
Terrisays:
June 8, 2018 at 11:13 pmHi Sarah,
I’m trying really hard to stay positive about the weather next week 6/13-6/20. It says rain almost every hour of every day, no sun, 80-100% clouds. Please tell me that is not likely ?
Sarah Barlowsays:
June 12, 2018 at 4:42 amHi Terri, no you will definitely see some sunshine during your visit. 🙂
Vickisays:
October 15, 2018 at 4:07 pmHi…. We are looking to stay next year at the end of Sept to beginning October… However I have been looking at the weather and it has been stating terrential rain every day… Can you please inform me what the weather has been like recently please
Sarah Barlowsays:
October 16, 2018 at 6:52 amHi Vicki, the weather in the Caribbean changes FAST. It will say rain most days but it only rains for an hour or so each day before returning to glorious sunshine. You will be visiting in the rainy season but if you did want to avoid the showers be sure to come to November-April.
Jaredsays:
November 9, 2018 at 12:53 pmHi!
My family and I are visiting Sandos Caracol starting next week (Friday 11/16-11/23) and looking at the weather its looking like its going to be rainy, rainy, rainy. What are the odds that this is something that will either blow over, be something that is just early in the morning, late at night, or not happen at all? We are REALLY hoping to get some fun in the sun (it’s already snowing here in Michigan…) and it’s our first full family vacation together…
Jaredsays:
November 9, 2018 at 12:53 pmHi!
My family and I are visiting Sandos Caracol starting next week (Friday 11/16-11/23) and looking at the weather its looking like its going to be rainy, rainy, rainy. What are the odds that this is something that will either blow over, be something that is just early in the morning, late at night, or not happen at all? We are REALLY hoping to get some fun in the sun (it’s already snowing here in Michigan…) and it’s our first full family vacation together…
Patsays:
October 11, 2020 at 10:49 amHi Sarah,
I am scheduled to arrive on Tuesday, Oct 13th, 2020 in Playa del Carmen and see that everyday it is suppose to rain. My question is whenever it rains, is it like a quick shower or a hard pour down? I
Sarah Barlowsays:
October 13, 2020 at 6:35 amUsually both. But it doesn’t last very long. I hope that helps.
Jacksays:
December 30, 2020 at 3:54 pmHi Sarah, I am scheduled to arrive tomorrow, and am staying at playa for the next 5 days. Acuuweather is showing that there will be a little rain however, wind gusts an 75% cloud cover and 92% for Thursday and Friday. Is this usual weather for this time of year and how often does the weather predict this cloudiness and rain and it changes?
Thank you!
Sarah Barlowsays:
January 7, 2021 at 5:48 amHi Jack, yes it is usual for the Caribbean coast yes. Don’t worry about it, it changes VERY quickly. Have an awesome trip.