Playa del Carmen vs Puerto Escondido in December

Puerto Escondido is the better pick in December — 95 vs 89 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Puerto Escondido is hot, dry, clean air, while Playa del Carmen is hot, a little rain, clean air.

Playa del Carmen vs Puerto EscondidoDecember climate, side by side

Playa del CarmenPuerto Escondido
Comfort score89/100 (A)95/100 (S)
Feels-like high32°C33°C
Avg high / low29° / 21°30° / 22°
Rainfall53 mm5 mm
Rainy days111
Humidity78%78%
Air quality (AQI)3231

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

Playa del Carmen vs Puerto Escondido in December — FAQ

Is December better in Playa del Carmen or Puerto Escondido?
Puerto Escondido is the better pick in December — 95 vs 89 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Puerto Escondido is hot, dry, clean air, while Playa del Carmen is hot, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Playa del Carmen vs Puerto Escondido in December?
In December, Playa del Carmen averages 29°C high / 21°C low with about 53 mm of rain; Puerto Escondido averages 30°C high / 22°C low with about 5 mm.