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

In October, Cancún averages 30°C high / 24°C low with about 165 mm of rain; Playa del Carmen averages 31°C high / 23°C low with about 160 mm.

Cancún vs Playa del Carmen in October

Cancún and Playa del Carmen are nearly tied in October — 79 vs 79 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Cancún is sweltering, soaked, clean air; Playa del Carmen is sweltering, soaked, clean air.

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

	Cancún	Playa del Carmen
Comfort score	79/100 (B)	79/100 (B)
Feels-like high	34°C	36°C
Avg high / low	30° / 24°	31° / 23°
Rainfall	165 mm	160 mm
Rainy days	21	21
Humidity	80%	83%
Air quality (AQI)	40	30

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

Cancún vs Playa del Carmen in October — FAQ

Is October better in Cancún or Playa del Carmen?: Cancún and Playa del Carmen are nearly tied in October — 79 vs 79 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Cancún is sweltering, soaked, clean air; Playa del Carmen is sweltering, soaked, clean air.
What is the weather like in Cancún vs Playa del Carmen in October?: In October, Cancún averages 30°C high / 24°C low with about 165 mm of rain; Playa del Carmen averages 31°C high / 23°C low with about 160 mm.