Month guide · Playa del Carmen · Mexico
Playa del Carmen in April
What April is really like in Playa del Carmen: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
April is one of the best months to visit Playa del Carmen. Expect average highs of 31°C (88°F), lows of 22°C (72°F), about 3 rainy days and roughly 12.6 hours of daylight. Hot and mostly dry, with calm seas; sargassum may begin to appear.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 31°C (88°F) / 22°C (72°F)
- Rainy days
- About 3
- Daylight
- About 12.6 hours
- Sea temperature
- 27°C (81°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in April
April is the 6th-warmest month in Playa del Carmen: days average 31°C (88°F) against a yearly average high of 31°C (88°F), and nights fall to about 22°C (72°F). Rain falls on roughly 3 of its 30 days. Compared with March (30°C (86°F)), April is about as warm; by May highs stay near 32°C (90°F).
- Sunrise (15 April)
- About 06:30
- Sunset (15 April)
- About 19:07
- Daylight
- About 12.6 hours
- Sea
- 27°C (81°F)
Dry season (December–April). Sunny, breezy and the most comfortable weather, with occasional windy cold fronts; peak prices and crowds.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, April rates 4 for crowds (the peak is January at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in January). Book accommodation early: April is one of the pricier months.
Events in April
April has no major recurring festival in Playa del Carmen, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in April
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Experience · Centro and Quinta Avenida
Reef snorkelling and diving
Dive shops in town run reef dives just offshore and trips to Cozumel's walls and to the cenotes.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Expensive
- Active
- Nature
- Outdoors
Street · Centro and Quinta Avenida
Quinta Avenida
Walk north from Parque Fundadores in the early evening when the street is at its liveliest, and ignore timeshare and tour sellers.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- Shopping
- Food
- After dark
Landmark · Centro and Quinta Avenida
Parque Fundadores and Portal Maya
The seafront square at the foot of Quinta Avenida is the town's gathering place, with the large bronze Portal Maya arch sculpture framing the sea, the small white church of Nuestra Señora del Carmen nearby and a tall pole where Papantla Flyers (voladores) often perform their ritual descent.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Iconic
- Photo spot
- Kids
Theme park · South of Playa del Carmen
Xcaret
Bring a change of clothes for the evening show and buy tickets online in advance for a better price.
- Time needed
- Full day
- Cost
- Expensive
- Kids
- Iconic
- Nature
- After dark
The sea averages 27°C (81°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Playa del Carmen.
What to pack
For highs near 31°C, lows near 22°C and 3 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is April a good time to visit Playa del Carmen?
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Questions travellers ask
+Is April a good time to visit Playa del Carmen?
It is one of the best months to visit Playa del Carmen. Hot and mostly dry, with calm seas; sargassum may begin to appear.
+How warm is Playa del Carmen in April?
Average highs are around 31°C (88°F) and lows around 22°C (72°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Playa del Carmen in April?
Expect rain on about 3 days of the month, so it is usually dry.