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

In May, Cancún averages 31°C high / 25°C low with about 84 mm of rain; Playa del Carmen averages 34°C high / 24°C low with about 66 mm.

Cancún vs Playa del Carmen in May

Cancún and Playa del Carmen are nearly tied in May — 86 vs 87 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Cancún is sweltering, rainy, clean air; Playa del Carmen is sweltering, a little rain, clean air.

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

	🇲🇽 Cancún	🇲🇽 Playa del Carmen
Comfort score	86/100 (A)	87/100 (A)
Feels-like high	35°C	39°C
Avg high / low	31° / 25°	34° / 24°
Rainfall	84 mm	66 mm
Rainy days	11	11
Humidity	77%	78%
Air quality (AQI)	47	39

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

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Cancún vs Playa del Carmen in May — FAQ

Is May better in Cancún or Playa del Carmen?: Cancún and Playa del Carmen are nearly tied in May — 86 vs 87 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Cancún is sweltering, rainy, clean air; Playa del Carmen is sweltering, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Cancún vs Playa del Carmen in May?: In May, Cancún averages 31°C high / 25°C low with about 84 mm of rain; Playa del Carmen averages 34°C high / 24°C low with about 66 mm.