Season guide · Playa del Carmen · Mexico
Playa del Carmen in the hurricane peak
August–October: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: FeldBum, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
The hottest, wettest months and the highest chance of tropical storms; deep discounts on hotels. Expect highs up to 33°C (91°F) and lows around 23°C (73°F), with about 37 rainy days across August–October.
Key facts
- Months
- August–October
- Temperatures
- 23°C (73°F) to 33°C (91°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 37
- Sea
- 28°C (82°F) to 29°C (84°F)
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in the hurricane peak
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August | 33°C (91°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 10 | 12.8 h | 4/5 |
| September | 32°C (90°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 14 | 12.2 h | 1/5 |
| October | 31°C (88°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 13 | 11.6 h | 2/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 32°C (90°F) against a yearly 31°C (88°F), and 37 of the year's roughly 99 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 2/5 and hotel prices 3/5 on average.
What's on in the hurricane peak
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- October: Festival de Vida y Muerte — Day of the Dead festival at Xcaret (usually late October to early November)
Good choices for the hurricane peak
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Nature · South of Playa del Carmen
Río Secreto
A partly flooded underground cave system just south of town, explored on guided tours with wetsuits, helmets and lights.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Expensive
- Nature
- Active
- Rainy day
- Kids
Street · Centro and Quinta Avenida
Paseo del Carmen
Stop for a coffee here while waiting for the Cozumel ferry, a few minutes' walk away.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Shopping
- Rainy day
- Food
Day trips in the hurricane peak
- Akumal (About 30 minutes by colectivo) — A sheltered bay where sea turtles graze on seagrass in shallow water, with regulated snorkelling zones, plus the Yal-Kú lagoon for calm snorkelling among fish.
- Cobá (About 1.5 hours by car) — A jungle Maya city with long ancient causeways explored by bike or pedicab and the tall Nohoch Mul pyramid, often combined with nearby cenotes on organised tours.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen
- A compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is the hurricane peak a good time to visit Playa del Carmen?
It is a trade-off: The hottest, wettest months and the highest chance of tropical storms; deep discounts on hotels. The best months overall are November–April.
+What is the weather like in Playa del Carmen in the hurricane peak?
Highs of up to 33°C (91°F) and lows around 23°C (73°F), with about 37 rainy days over the season.