Playa del Carmen weather in July
Temperature, sea and sunshine in July: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.
Holiday weather in July
Excellent
Best time to visit: November – May
What is the weather like in Playa del Carmen in July?
In July, Playa del Carmen is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.0 °C – almost as warm as a bath. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 18 days, totalling 109 mm. On about 20 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Playa del Carmen.
July compared
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More details for July
- Daylight
- 13 h 17 min06:16 – 19:32
- UV index
- 12 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 13 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 53 %on average
- Hot days
- 20 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC−5America/Cancun
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
- Seaweight 25 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %100 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %2 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in July
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Playa del Carmen in July: quick answers
Is Playa del Carmen hot in July?
Yes. In July, Playa del Carmen is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C and nights stay around 26 °C. On about 20 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more.
Can you swim in Playa del Carmen in July?
Yes. In July the sea averages 29.0 °C – almost as warm as a bath.
Does it rain much in Playa del Carmen in July?
It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 109 mm.
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Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)