What is the weather like in Playa del Carmen in December?

Expect temperatures between 22°C and 27°C with 19% average rain probability and about 8 hours of sunshine daily.

What is the weather like in Playa del Carmen in December?

Playa del Carmen in December scores 66/100 based on 30 years of climate data. Recommended for planning your trip.

Who should visit Playa del Carmen in December?

December in Playa del Carmen is ideal for: Beach lovers, Outdoor enthusiasts, Photographers, Cultural tourists, Honeymoon couples.

Playa del Carmen Weather in December | 30-Year Forecast

Avg High

27°C

Hottest around day 1

Avg Low

22°C

Coolest around day 24

Rainy Days

2days

19% avg rain chance

Sunshine

8hrs/day

Winter season

Sea Temperature in December

Coastal Waters(Ocean)

27.9°C

Monthly Average

Water Feel

🌴Tropical

Perfect for swimming and water sports

Swim Rating

✅Excellent for swimming

Based on average sea surface temperature

Body of Water

Coastal Waters

Ocean

Playa del Carmen coastline

Essential Travel Info for Playa del Carmen

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Currency

MXN

$ Mexican peso

Language

Spanish

Driving

Right side

Safety

Travel Precautions

GPI: 2.612

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Flight Connectivity Analysis

Airport traffic data & seasonal patterns

Moderate

58/ 100

Traffic Index

Balanced traffic

Peak Daily Arrivals

slots per day

Peak

Mar

Low

Sep

Monthly Traffic Distribution

259

Jan

265

Feb

283

Mar

242

Apr

240

May

254

Jun

249

Jul

227

Aug

189

Sep

193

Oct

268

Nov

243

Dec

Traffic Level

Low Season

Key Connections

Mexico City Licenciado Benito Juarez (MEX)

Monterrey General Mariano Escobedo (MTY)

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Health & Safety Advisory

CDC travel health recommendations

9 Recommendations

COVID-19

All eligible travelers should be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines. Please seeYour COVID-19 Vaccinationfor more information.

Chikungunya

There iselevated chikungunya riskin Mexico.Chikungunya vaccinationmay be considered for people traveling or moving to this location if they are planning to stay for an extended period of time (for example, 6 months or more).

Hepatitis A

Recommended for unvaccinated travelers one year old or older going to Mexico.Infants 6 to 11 months old should also be vaccinated against Hepatitis A. The dose does not count toward the routine 2-dose series.Travelers allergic to a vaccine component should receive a single dose of immune globulin, which provides effective protection for up to 2 months depending on dosage given.Unvaccinated travelers who are over 40 years old, are immunocompromised, or have chronic medical conditions planning to depart to a risk area in less than 2 weeks should get the initial dose of vaccine and at the same appointment receive immune globulin.

Hepatitis B

Recommended for unvaccinated travelers younger than 60 years old traveling to Mexico. Unvaccinated travelers 60 years and older may get vaccinated before traveling to Mexico.

Malaria

CDC recommends that travelers going to certain areas of Mexico take prescription medicine to prevent malaria. Depending on the medicine you take, you will need to start taking this medicine multiple days before your trip, as well as during and after your trip. Talk to your doctor about which malaria medication you should take.Transmission areasCampeche, Chiapas, and the southern part of Chihuahua stateRare in the states of Oaxaca, Sinaloa, Sonora, and TabascoNo malaria transmission along the U.S.–Mexico borderDrug resistanceNoneSpeciesP. vivax(100%)Recommended chemoprophylaxisCampeche, Chiapas, and the southern part of Chihuahua state: Atovaquone-proguanil, chloroquine, doxycycline, mefloquine, primaquine5, tafenoquine2All other areas with malaria transmission: No chemoprophylaxis recommended (insect bite precautions and mosquito avoidance only)4Updated April 23, 2025See footnotes

Measles

Cases of measles are on the rise worldwide. Travelers are at risk of measles if they have not been fully vaccinated at least two weeks prior to departure, or have not had measles in the past, and travel internationally to areas where measles is spreading.All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, including an early dose for infants 6–11 months, according toCDC’s measles vaccination recommendations for international travel.

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Is December a Good Time to Visit Playa del Carmen?

👍Recommended for planning your trip(66/100)

Short Answer

Ideal beach conditions in Playa del Carmen during December: 27.9°C turquoise waters, 27°C air, 19% rain. 0.7m calm waves suit families and swimmers alike.

Decision Factors

Vaccinations required

Yellow Fever

Warm tropical seas

27.9°C sea temperature - Tropical Bath

Peak tourist season

86% of annual peak - expect crowds and high prices

Health precautions needed

Be aware of: Leptospirosis, Melioidosis, Chagas disease (American Trypanosomiasis)

Plenty of sunshine

9.3h of sunshine daily

Good For

🏖️
Beach lovers
27.9°C warm seas and 19% rain probability
🥾
Outdoor enthusiasts
Ideal hiking conditions: 26.6°C, 19% rain chance
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Photographers
9.3h sunshine, 54% clear skies for golden hour shots
🏛️
Cultural tourists
Comfortable conditions for exploring museums and sites
💑
Honeymoon couples
Wedding score 97/100 with romantic weather conditions

Who Should Avoid

💰
Budget travelers
Peak season means premium prices everywhere
👴
Elderly travelers
78% humidity creates difficult conditions

"According to 30YearWeather's analysis of 30 years of NASA POWER satellite data,Playa del Carmen in December averages 27°C with 19% precipitation probability."

📊 Source: 30YearWeather.com🛰️ Data: NASA POWER (1991-2021)View Methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions: Playa del Carmen in December

What are the temperatures in Playa del Carmen in December?

Daytime highs average 27°C, nights drop to 22°C. Temperatures remain fairly consistent.

How many rainy days in Playa del Carmen in December?

Expect around 2 days with measurable rainfall. Rain is unlikely to disrupt plans.

What to wear in Playa del Carmen in December?

Comfortable casual wear with a light jacket for evenings.

Is December peak season in Playa del Carmen?

This is typically peak season with higher prices. Book 2-3 months ahead.

Playa del Carmen Weather in December