Playa del Carmen in October
Weather, crowds, and prices, and whether October is your month.
Rainy tail end; late month turns the corner. Expect highs around 87°F, rainy season, quiet, and lowest of the year.
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.
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What a Playa del Carmen trip costs in October
A 7-night Playa del Carmen trip for two in October runs about $3,450 all-inclusive, covering flights, resort, and food. That's one of the cheapest months of the year, close to September's low of about $3,300.
See the full Playa del Carmen cost breakdown →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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