Temperatures in December
It's warm in December in Playa del Carmen with an average temperature of 28°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 27°C to a high of 29°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 19°C and 23°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Playa del Carmen in December. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of December
The month of December starts in Playa del Carmen with hot temperatures, averaging around 29°C during the day and nights close to 23°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry.
Mid-December
By mid-December, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 29°C, with nights close to 22°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too.
End of December
By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Playa del Carmen will be around 28°C, with nights close to 22°C. A shower might show up, but overall the weather will be dry and sunny.
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Water temperature
The water temperature at Playa del Carmen is 27°C this month. Nice and warm for a swim.
Precipitation in December
In December, there is an average of 74 mm of precipitation, spread over 15 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the East.
Across the whole month, the average precipitation chance is 50% per day.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in December for Playa del Carmen. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Playa del Carmen in December |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
28°C | 9°C | |
 High Temp |
29°C | 11°C | |
| Low Temp |
27°C | 8°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
74 mm | 67 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
15 days | 10 days | |
November
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 7 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.
Is December a good time to visit Playa del Carmen?
Want nice weather? Then December is a great time to be in Playa del Carmen. You’ll have pleasant temperatures and not too much rain this month.
The hurricane season in Playa del Carmen runs from June to November.
Temperature records for Playa del Carmen in December
With 33°C, Playa del Carmen hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in December 2015. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 22°C in 2022. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 11°C to a high of 27°C.
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Daily Temperature in December in Playa del Carmen
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in December in Playa del Carmen, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in December in Playa del Carmen
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in December for Playa del Carmen, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for December, you can expect around 15 days of rain in Playa del Carmen.
Daily UV Index in December in Playa del Carmen
This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Playa del Carmen, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in December in Playa del Carmen Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in December in Playa del Carmen, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in December in Playa del Carmen Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in December in Playa del Carmen, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in December for Playa del Carmen
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Average Weather in Playa del Carmen by Month
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