Hot
Average highs reach 33°C, so days can feel very hot.
May verdict
Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, Mexico in May
Weather score72Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs reach 33°C, so days can feel very hot. Sunshine averages 7.9h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 109mm, so some wet days are possible.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
33°C
Rain
109mm
Sun
7.9h
Sea
28°C
Weather score
72
Very good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 109mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7.9h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Warm sea
Sea temperatures average 28°C, so swimming is usually comfortable by monthly-average standards.
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Weather map
Compare Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, Mexico with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May33°C average high
May is one of Playa del Carmen's warmest months, with daytime heat above the yearly average.
Warmest monthsApril to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May109mm average rain
May sits near Playa del Carmen's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsJanuary to April and December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May7.9 hours average sun
May is one of Playa del Carmen's sunniest months, with some of the strongest bright-day conditions in the yearly averages.
Brightest monthsMarch to May
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May28°C average sea
May is close to Playa del Carmen's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaJune to October
Sea temperatures are usually near 29°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May72 weather score
May sits close to Playa del Carmen's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsJanuary to April and November to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
Hotels in Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Marriott
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