What is the weather like in Playa del Carmen vs Tulum in January?

In January, Playa del Carmen averages 28°C high / 20°C low with about 42 mm of rain; Tulum averages 26°C high / 22°C low with about 53 mm.

Playa del Carmen vs Tulum in January

Playa del Carmen and Tulum are nearly tied in January — 89 vs 88 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Playa del Carmen is hot, a little rain, clean air; Tulum is warm, a little rain, clean air.

Playa del Carmen vs Tulum — January climate, side by side

	🇲🇽 Playa del Carmen	🇲🇽 Tulum
Comfort score	89/100 (A)	88/100 (A)
Feels-like high	30°C	28°C
Avg high / low	28° / 20°	26° / 22°
Rainfall	42 mm	53 mm
Rainy days	11	13
Humidity	77%	76%
Air quality (AQI)	34	32

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

Month by month

Playa del Carmen vs Tulum in January — FAQ

Is January better in Playa del Carmen or Tulum?: Playa del Carmen and Tulum are nearly tied in January — 89 vs 88 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Playa del Carmen is hot, a little rain, clean air; Tulum is warm, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Playa del Carmen vs Tulum in January?: In January, Playa del Carmen averages 28°C high / 20°C low with about 42 mm of rain; Tulum averages 26°C high / 22°C low with about 53 mm.