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Playa del Carmen in March
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March is one of the best times to visit Playa del Carmen.

Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · 20.63°N 87.08°W
82°FMax temperature
27%Rainy days
11.9hSunshine / day

Playa del Carmen weather in March

✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
75°F – 82°F
🌧 Rainy days
27% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.9h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
8.8/10
📅 📅 Best month
March (8.8/10)

Should you visit Playa del Carmen in March?

✅ Good

✅ Yes if: you want great weather for all activities.

❌ No if: you're on a tight budget — prices are higher during peak season.

🌧 Rain : ███░░░░░░░ 27%
🌡 Temperature : ███████░░░ 82°F
☀️ Sunshine : ████████░░ 11.9h/d

Our take: March is a good time to visit Playa del Carmen. March remains slightly better (+0.0 pts).

Playa del Carmen in March by trip type

What to expect in March

Spring marks the start of the good season in Playa del Carmen. Temperatures rise (28°F) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Expect rain on 27% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if March (8.8/10) remains theoretically better.

All months for Playa del Carmen

Month-by-month comparison

MonthMin °FMax °FRain %Precip inSun h/dScore
🌤️ January72°F79°F42%0.1in10.1h7.8/10
🌤️ February75°F81°F30%0.1in11.0h8.4/10
🌤️ March75°F82°F27%0.0in11.9h8.8/10
🌤️ April77°F84°F26%0.1in12.0h8.5/10
🌤️ May79°F86°F46%0.1in12.4h7.7/10
⛅ June79°F86°F67%0.3in12.4h7.2/10
🌤️ July79°F86°F54%0.1in12.1h7.5/10
⛅ August79°F86°F64%0.2in12.0h7.3/10
⛅ September79°F86°F72%0.2in11.4h7.1/10
⛅ October77°F84°F69%0.3in11.0h7.2/10
🌤️ November73°F82°F45%0.1in10.9h7.9/10
🌤️ December73°F81°F42%0.1in10.3h7.9/10
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 March, Playa del Carmen averages 82°F, 27% rainy days and 11.9h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.8/10. See methodology →

March vs March (best month)

The best month is March (score 8.8/10). Difference:

FAQ — Playa del Carmen in March

Is March a good time to visit Playa del Carmen?
March is an excellent time to visit Playa del Carmen (score 8.8/10). With 82°F, 11.9h of sunshine and 27% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Playa del Carmen in March?
With 82°F and 11.9h of sunshine, all outdoor activities are possible: hiking, sightseeing and terraces.

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