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

In December, Cancún averages 28°C high / 21°C low with about 63 mm of rain; Playa del Carmen averages 29°C high / 21°C low with about 53 mm.

Cancún vs Playa del Carmen in December

Cancún and Playa del Carmen are nearly tied in December — 87 vs 89 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Cancún is hot, a little rain, clean air; Playa del Carmen is hot, a little rain, clean air.

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

	Cancún	Playa del Carmen
Comfort score	87/100 (A)	89/100 (A)
Feels-like high	30°C	32°C
Avg high / low	28° / 21°	29° / 21°
Rainfall	63 mm	53 mm
Rainy days	12	11
Humidity	75%	78%
Air quality (AQI)	42	32

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

Cancún vs Playa del Carmen in December — FAQ

Is December better in Cancún or Playa del Carmen?: Cancún and Playa del Carmen are nearly tied in December — 87 vs 89 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Cancún is hot, a little rain, clean air; Playa del Carmen is hot, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Cancún vs Playa del Carmen in December?: In December, Cancún averages 28°C high / 21°C low with about 63 mm of rain; Playa del Carmen averages 29°C high / 21°C low with about 53 mm.