Month guide · Playa del Carmen · Mexico
Playa del Carmen in August
What August 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
August is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 33°C (91°F), lows of 24°C (75°F), about 10 rainy days and roughly 12.8 hours of daylight. Very hot and humid; the sea is at its warmest and storms become more likely.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 33°C (91°F) / 24°C (75°F)
- Rainy days
- About 10
- Daylight
- About 12.8 hours
- Sea temperature
- 29°C (84°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in August
August is the 2nd-warmest month in Playa del Carmen: days average 33°C (91°F) against a yearly average high of 31°C (88°F), and nights fall to about 24°C (75°F). Rain falls on roughly 10 of its 31 days. Compared with July (33°C (91°F)), August is about as warm; by September highs stay near 32°C (90°F).
- Sunrise (15 August)
- About 06:28
- Sunset (15 August)
- About 19:18
- Daylight
- About 12.8 hours
- Sea
- 29°C (84°F)
Early rainy season (May–July). Hot and humid with short afternoon showers, fewer visitors and frequent sargassum on some beaches.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, August rates 4 for crowds (the peak is January at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in January). Book accommodation early: August is one of the pricier months.
Events in August
August has no major recurring festival in Playa del Carmen, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in August
With intense heat, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Nature · Puerto Aventuras area
Cenote Cristalino
Next to Cenote Azul, Cristalino is a long open cenote with a small cave at one end and a jumping platform.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Nature
- Active
- Off the beaten path
Nature · Puerto Aventuras area
Cenote Jardín del Edén
Bring a mask; the visibility is excellent, and divers often train here.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Nature
- Active
- Photo spot
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
Historic site · Playacar
Xaman Há ruins
Combine a look at the ruins with a walk through Playacar to the beach.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- History
- Free
- Off the beaten path
The sea averages 29°C (84°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Playa del Carmen.
What to pack
For highs near 33°C, lows near 24°C and 10 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is August a good time to visit Playa del Carmen?
A shoulder-season month. If your dates are flexible, November–April are better overall. Compare every month.
Playa del Carmen in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is August a good time to visit Playa del Carmen?
It is a shoulder-season month. Very hot and humid; the sea is at its warmest and storms become more likely.
+How warm is Playa del Carmen in August?
Average highs are around 33°C (91°F) and lows around 24°C (75°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Playa del Carmen in August?
Expect rain on about 10 days of the month.