Playa del Carmen weather in October

October in Playa del Carmen: hot, rainy, with clean air — fine if you can take 21 rainy days.
#11 of 12 months in Playa del Carmen · #297 of 897 destinations to visit in October · comfort 84/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Playa del Carmen in October
No notes yet. Open Playa del Carmen on the map to add the first one.
Playa del Carmen climate normals — October
| Daytime high | 29°C / 85°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 25°C / 78°F | |
| Rainfall | 150 mm / 5.9 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 21 days | |
| Humidity | 79% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 23°C / 73°F | |
| Sunshine | 10 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.7 h | |
| Wind | 13 km/h / 8 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 30 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Where is Playa del Carmen?
Loading map…
Playa del Carmen in October — FAQ
- Is October a good time to visit Playa del Carmen?
- October in Playa del Carmen: hot, rainy, with clean air — fine if you can take 21 rainy days. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Playa del Carmen on SeasonMap's comfort score (84/100).
- What is the weather like in Playa del Carmen in October?
- In October, Playa del Carmen averages a daily high of 29.3°C and a low of 25.4°C, with about 149.7 mm of rain over roughly 21 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Playa del Carmen in October?
- Playa del Carmen has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 30 in October.