The climate in Playa del Carmen during December can be summarized as hot, humid and a little damp.
December is in the winter in Playa del Carmen and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (83°F), whilst at night 19°C (67°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 28.5°C 83.3°F |
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Nightly temperature | 19.3°C 66.7°F |
Average temperature | 23.9°C 75°F |
Daily sunshine | 6.7 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 97 mm 3.8 ins |
Rainy days | 8 days |
Sea temperature | 26.8°C 80.3°F |
Humidity | 83% |
Windspeed | 11.2kph 7 mph |
On average December is the 5th driest month of the year in Playa del Carmen with around 97mm 3.8 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Playa del Carmen in December 2025.
Best places to visit in December
Hottest month: | August | 32.6°C 90.7°F |
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Driest month: | March | 38mm 1.5ins |
Sunniest month: | April | 8.5hrs |
Coldest month: | January | 28.1°C 82.6°F |
Wettest month: | September | 237mm 9.3ins |