What is the weather like in Cancún vs Playa del Carmen in August?

In August, Cancún averages 32°C high / 25°C low with about 150 mm of rain; Playa del Carmen averages 33°C high / 24°C low with about 143 mm.

Cancún vs Playa del Carmen in August

Cancún and Playa del Carmen are nearly tied in August — 80 vs 80 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Cancún is sweltering, rainy, clean air; Playa del Carmen is sweltering, rainy, clean air.

Cancún vs Playa del Carmen — August climate, side by side

	🇲🇽 Cancún	🇲🇽 Playa del Carmen
Comfort score	80/100 (A)	80/100 (A)
Feels-like high	37°C	40°C
Avg high / low	32° / 25°	33° / 24°
Rainfall	150 mm	143 mm
Rainy days	20	20
Humidity	80%	82%
Air quality (AQI)	48	43

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

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Cancún vs Playa del Carmen in August — FAQ

Is August better in Cancún or Playa del Carmen?: Cancún and Playa del Carmen are nearly tied in August — 80 vs 80 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Cancún is sweltering, rainy, clean air; Playa del Carmen is sweltering, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Cancún vs Playa del Carmen in August?: In August, Cancún averages 32°C high / 25°C low with about 150 mm of rain; Playa del Carmen averages 33°C high / 24°C low with about 143 mm.