Playa del Carmen weather in December
December in Playa del Carmen: warm, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#7 of 12 months in Playa del Carmen · #143 of 897 destinations to visit in December · comfort 86/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Playa del Carmen climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 27°C / 80°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 23°C / 74°F | |
| Rainfall | 58 mm / 2.3 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 11 days | |
| Humidity | 78% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 21°C / 69°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.3 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10.9 h | |
| Wind | 14 km/h / 9 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 32 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Playa del Carmen in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Playa del Carmen?
- December in Playa del Carmen: warm, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #7 of 12 months for Playa del Carmen on SeasonMap's comfort score (86/100).
- What is the weather like in Playa del Carmen in December?
- In December, Playa del Carmen averages a daily high of 26.7°C and a low of 23.2°C, with about 57.6 mm of rain over roughly 11 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Playa del Carmen in December?
- Playa del Carmen has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 32 in December.