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Riviera Maya in July
what's the weather like?

July is a good time to visit. March is slightly better.

Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · 20.62°N 87.08°W
30°CMax temperature
54%Rainy days
12.0hSunshine / day

Riviera Maya weather in July

✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
26°C – 30°C
🌧 Rainy days
54% of days
☀️ Sunshine
12.0h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Summer
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.5/10
📅 📅 Best month
March (8.6/10)

Should you visit Riviera Maya in July?

✅ Good

✅ Yes if: you're willing to accept showers in exchange for lower prices and fewer tourists.

❌ No if: you're planning 100% outdoor activities — rain is frequent.

🌧 Rain : █████░░░░░ 54%
🌡 Temperature : ████████░░ 30°C
☀️ Sunshine : █████████░ 12.0h/d

Our take: July is a good time to visit Riviera Maya. March remains slightly better (+1.1 pts).

Riviera Maya in July by trip type

What to expect in July

🎯 Good family period — decent temperatures and sites accessible without crowds In the height of summer, Riviera Maya sees high temperatures (30°C). Heat is a factor for outdoor activities. With 54% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if March (8.6/10) remains theoretically better.

All months for Riviera Maya

Month-by-month comparison

MonthMin °CMax °CRain %Precip mmSun h/dScore
🌤️ January22°C26°C42%2.310.0h7.7/10
🌤️ February24°C27°C30%1.310.3h8.3/10
🌤️ March24°C28°C27%1.211.2h8.6/10
🌤️ April25°C29°C26%1.311.7h8.5/10
🌤️ May26°C30°C46%3.212.0h7.7/10
⛅ June26°C30°C67%8.012.0h7.2/10
🌤️ July26°C30°C54%3.312.0h7.5/10
⛅ August26°C30°C64%5.811.8h7.2/10
⛅ September26°C30°C72%6.311.1h7.1/10
⛅ October25°C29°C69%6.710.8h7.2/10
🌤️ November23°C28°C45%3.410.3h7.8/10
🌤️ December23°C27°C42%2.59.9h7.8/10
Ideal Fair Challenging climate ◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In July, Riviera Maya averages 30°C, 54% rainy days and 12.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.5/10. See methodology →

July vs March (best month)

The best month is March (score 8.6/10). Difference:

FAQ — Riviera Maya in July

Is July a good time to visit Riviera Maya?
July is an excellent time to visit Riviera Maya (score 7.5/10). With 30°C, 12.0h of sunshine and 54% rain, conditions are very favourable.
Does it rain a lot in Riviera Maya in July?
Yes, 54% of days see rain in July. Plan some indoor activities as backup.

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