Playa del Carmen in December
Weather, crowds, and prices — and whether December is your month.
Quick answer · Peak season
Holiday glamour on the Quinta; book ahead. Expect highs around 82°F, very little rain, peak crowds, and peak prices.
82/69°F
Typical high / low
Very little rain
Rain
Peak crowds
Crowds
Peak prices
Prices
The bigger picture for Playa del Carmen
- Best overall: December-April: dry season with seaweed-free sand.
- Best value: Late April-May and November.
- Watch out for: September-October: hurricane peak plus sargassum tail.
Playa del Carmen month by month
| Month | High/Low | Rain | Crowds | Prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 82/68° | Very little rain | Peak crowds | Peak prices |
| February | 83/68° | Very little rain | Peak crowds | Peak prices |
| March | 85/71° | Very little rain | Peak crowds | Peak prices |
| April | 87/73° | Very little rain | Busy | Above average |
| May | 89/76° | Occasional showers | Moderate | Good value |
| June | 90/77° | Regular showers | Moderate | Good value |
| July | 90/77° | Occasional showers | Busy | Above average |
| August | 90/77° | Regular showers | Moderate | Good value |
| September | 89/76° | Rainy season | Quiet | Lowest of the year |
| October | 87/74° | Rainy season | Quiet | Lowest of the year |
| November | 84/71° | Occasional showers | Moderate | Good value |
| December ← | 82/69° | Very little rain | Peak crowds | Peak prices |
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