Playa del Carmen weather in May
May in Playa del Carmen: hot, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#4 of 12 months in Playa del Carmen · #212 of 897 destinations to visit in May · comfort 89/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Playa del Carmen climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 30°C / 85°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 26°C / 78°F | |
| Rainfall | 72 mm / 2.8 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 15 days | |
| Humidity | 76% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 23°C / 73°F | |
| Sunshine | 11.5 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.1 h | |
| Wind | 16 km/h / 10 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 39 | 🍃 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 May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Playa del Carmen?
- May in Playa del Carmen: hot, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #4 of 12 months for Playa del Carmen on SeasonMap's comfort score (89/100).
- What is the weather like in Playa del Carmen in May?
- In May, Playa del Carmen averages a daily high of 29.7°C and a low of 25.6°C, with about 71.7 mm of rain over roughly 15.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Playa del Carmen in May?
- Playa del Carmen has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 39 in May.