Playa del Carmen Sea Water Temperature
A mild beach on the Alboran Sea, warmest around August at about 22.6°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.
Playa del Carmen water temperature
Pleasant and revitalizing. Great for most beachgoers and active recreational swimming.
7-Day Water Temperature Forecast
Playa del Carmen Monthly Water Temperature Averages
Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Playa del Carmen occurs inJuly, August, September, October — peaking at22.6°C (72.7°F) in August.
Year-Round Water Temperature Curve (°C / °F)
Hover a bar for detailsFull 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
| Month | Min Water Temp | Average Water Temp | Max Water Temp | Swimming Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15.3°C | 16.6°C | 18.3°C | Cool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C) |
| February | 14.6°C | 15.8°C | 17.2°C | Very Cold (< 16°C) |
| March | 14.3°C | 15.7°C | 17.1°C | Very Cold (< 16°C) |
| April | 15.7°C | 16.5°C | 17.6°C | Cool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C) |
| May | 16.8°C | 18°C | 20.3°C | Cool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C) |
| June | 18.9°C | 19.9°C | 21.7°C | Cool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C) |
| July | 20°C | 21.7°C | 23.9°C | Comfortable (20°C – 24°C) |
| August | 21.6°C | 22.6°C | 24.4°C | Comfortable (20°C – 24°C) |
| SeptemberCurrent | 19.8°C | 21.8°C | 24.4°C | Comfortable (20°C – 24°C) |
| October | 18.4°C | 20.6°C | 22.4°C | Comfortable (20°C – 24°C) |
| November | 15.9°C | 18.7°C | 20.1°C | Cool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C) |
| December | 15.6°C | 17.4°C | 19.4°C | Cool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C) |
Swimming FAQs for Playa del Carmen
Is the sea warm enough to swim in Playa del Carmen today?
Typical sea surface temperature in Playa del Carmen this time of year is 21.8°C (71.2°F) — classified as Comfortable (20°C – 24°C). Pleasant and revitalizing. Great for most beachgoers and active recreational swimming. Live readings load automatically.
What are the warmest months for swimming in Playa del Carmen?
The highest water temperatures in Playa del Carmen typically occur duringJuly, August, September, October, when monthly averages reach peak seasonal levels.
What is the typical water temperature in Playa del Carmen in September?
Historically in September, water temperatures in Playa del Carmen average around21.8°C (71.2°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 19.8°C and a maximum of 24.4°C.