December · Mexico
Best time to visit Playa del Carmen in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Playa del Carmen in December
Average temperature 26°C, 106 mm of rain, about 12 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 81% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
6.9/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 26°C
- Rainfall
- 106 mm
- Humidity
- 81%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 12
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Playa del Carmen scores 6.9/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around 26°C, 106 mm of rain, and roughly 12 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Playa del Carmen strings beach clubs, cenotes and the ferry to Cozumel along the Riviera Maya.
December in Playa del Carmen — workable with trade-offs
December averages 26°C (79°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.
At 106 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 12 days with 6+ hours of sunshine in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.
It scores 6.9/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 9.6/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? April scores 2.7 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Playa del Carmen in December?
- In December, Playa del Carmen averages 26°C, 106 mm of rain, and about 12 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.9/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Playa del Carmen?
- December earns a 6.9/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Playa del Carmen in December?
- Expect about 106 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 81% and there are about 12 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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