Playa del Carmen vs Zihuatanejo in August

Playa del Carmen is the better pick in August — 80 vs 68 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Playa del Carmen is sweltering, rainy, clean air, while Zihuatanejo is sweltering, soaked, clean air.

Playa del Carmen vs ZihuatanejoAugust climate, side by side

Playa del CarmenZihuatanejo
Comfort score80/100 (A)68/100 (C)
Feels-like high40°C39°C
Avg high / low33° / 24°33° / 25°
Rainfall143 mm235 mm
Rainy days2021
Humidity82%82%
Air quality (AQI)4345

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

Playa del Carmen vs Zihuatanejo in August — FAQ

Is August better in Playa del Carmen or Zihuatanejo?
Playa del Carmen is the better pick in August — 80 vs 68 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Playa del Carmen is sweltering, rainy, clean air, while Zihuatanejo is sweltering, soaked, clean air.
What is the weather like in Playa del Carmen vs Zihuatanejo in August?
In August, Playa del Carmen averages 33°C high / 24°C low with about 143 mm of rain; Zihuatanejo averages 33°C high / 25°C low with about 235 mm.