Cancún vs Playa del Carmen in March

Cancún and Playa del Carmen are nearly tied in March — 93 vs 93 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Cancún is hot, dry; Playa del Carmen is sweltering, dry, clean air.

Cancún vs Playa del CarmenMarch climate, side by side

CancúnPlaya del Carmen
Comfort score93/100 (S)93/100 (S)
Feels-like high31°C34°C
Avg high / low29° / 23°31° / 21°
Rainfall22 mm28 mm
Rainy days67
Humidity72%74%
Air quality (AQI)5139

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

Cancún vs Playa del Carmen in March — FAQ

Is March better in Cancún or Playa del Carmen?
Cancún and Playa del Carmen are nearly tied in March — 93 vs 93 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Cancún is hot, dry; Playa del Carmen is sweltering, dry, clean air.
What is the weather like in Cancún vs Playa del Carmen in March?
In March, Cancún averages 29°C high / 23°C low with about 22 mm of rain; Playa del Carmen averages 31°C high / 21°C low with about 28 mm.