Temperatures in October
It's hot in October in Playa del Carmen with an average temperature of 31°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 30°C to a high of 32°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 22°C and 25°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Playa del Carmen in October. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of October
The month of October starts in Playa del Carmen with hot temperatures, averaging around 32°C during the day and nights close to 25°C. Plenty of days with a chance of precipitation. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
Mid-October
By mid-October, the average daytime temperature drops to around 31°C, with nights close to 24°C. The chance of precipitation is high during this period. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
End of October
By the end of October, the average daytime temperature in Playa del Carmen will be around 30°C, with nights close to 24°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
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Water temperature
The water temperature at Playa del Carmen is 31°C this month. It’s really warm, perfect for a swim.
Precipitation in October
In October, there is an average of 194 mm of precipitation, spread over 22 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the East.
There’s an average 70% chance of precipitation per day this month. Though that seems frequent, there are also a few days with lower precipitation chances.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in October 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 October |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
31°C | 15°C | |
 High Temp |
32°C | 17°C | |
| Low Temp |
30°C | 13°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
194 mm | 115 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
22 days | 14 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is October a good time to visit Playa del Carmen?
After some sun? Then October isn’t the best time to be in Playa del Carmen. The temperature is pleasant, but there’s too much chance of rain this month.
The hurricane season in Playa del Carmen runs from June to November.
Temperature records for Playa del Carmen in October
With 37°C, Playa del Carmen hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in October 2023. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 26°C in 2017. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 16°C to a high of 28°C.
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Daily Temperature in October in Playa del Carmen
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in October 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 October in Playa del Carmen
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in October 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 October, you can expect around 22 days of rain in Playa del Carmen.
Daily UV Index in October in Playa del Carmen
This chart shows the average daily UV index in October 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 October in Playa del Carmen Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in October in Playa del Carmen, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in October in Playa del Carmen Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in October 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 October for Playa del Carmen
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Average Weather in Playa del Carmen by Month
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