Month guide · Playa del Carmen · Mexico
Playa del Carmen in March
What March 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
March is one of the best months to visit Playa del Carmen. Expect average highs of 30°C (86°F), lows of 21°C (70°F), about 4 rainy days and roughly 12 hours of daylight. Warm and dry; spring break and Easter make it one of the busiest months.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 30°C (86°F) / 21°C (70°F)
- Rainy days
- About 4
- Daylight
- About 12 hours
- Sea temperature
- 26°C (79°F)
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in March
March is the 8th-warmest month in Playa del Carmen: days average 30°C (86°F) against a yearly average high of 31°C (88°F), and nights fall to about 21°C (70°F). Rain falls on roughly 4 of its 31 days. Compared with February (29°C (84°F)), March is about as warm; by April highs stay near 31°C (88°F).
- Sunrise (15 March)
- About 06:57
- Sunset (15 March)
- About 18:58
- Daylight
- About 12 hours
- Sea
- 26°C (79°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, March rates 5 for crowds (the peak is January at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in January). Book accommodation early: March is one of the pricier months.
Events in March
- Semana Santa — Easter holidays bring Mexican visitors to the coast (March or April)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in March
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
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
Historic site · Playacar
Xaman Há ruins
Small Maya structures stand among the villas and gardens of Playacar, remains of Xaman Há, the coastal settlement from which pilgrims once set off by canoe for the shrine of Ixchel on Cozumel.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- History
- Free
- Off the beaten path
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
Beach · Mamitas and Calle 28–38
Mamitas Beach
Playa's most famous beach, at the end of Calle 28, has fine white sand, turquoise water and a well-known beach club, plus public sections where you can lay your own towel.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Couples
- Outdoors
- Iconic
The sea averages 26°C (79°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Playa del Carmen.
What to pack
For highs near 30°C, lows near 21°C and 4 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is March a good time to visit Playa del Carmen?
It is one of the best months to visit Playa del Carmen. Warm and dry; spring break and Easter make it one of the busiest months.
+How warm is Playa del Carmen in March?
Average highs are around 30°C (86°F) and lows around 21°C (70°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Playa del Carmen in March?
Expect rain on about 4 days of the month, so it is usually dry.