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Wedding weather in Riviera Maya (Playa del Carmen)
In Riviera Maya (Playa del Carmen), the driest months for a wedding are March and April, when rain falls on about 19% of days. The wettest is September, with rain on about 73% of days. Here is the full picture, month by month, from 10 years of daily weather records.
Rain odds and temperatures by month
| Month | Chance of a rainy day | Heavy rain | Rainy days | Avg high | Avg low | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34% | 4% | 10.5 | 78°F (26°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 9.2 h/day |
| February ✦ | 23% | 2% | 6.5 | 80°F (26°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 10.3 h/day |
| March ✦ | 19% | 2% | 5.8 | 81°F (27°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 11.5 h/day |
| April ✦ | 20% | 3% | 5.9 | 83°F (29°C) | 76°F (24°C) | 11.7 h/day |
| May | 38% | 8% | 11.7 | 85°F (29°C) | 77°F (25°C) | 12 h/day |
| June | 58% | 16% | 17.3 | 85°F (29°C) | 78°F (26°C) | 11.2 h/day |
| July | 46% | 4% | 14.1 | 86°F (30°C) | 79°F (26°C) | 11.6 h/day |
| August | 54% | 8% | 16.8 | 86°F (30°C) | 79°F (26°C) | 11.3 h/day |
| September | 73% | 14% | 21.9 | 85°F (30°C) | 78°F (26°C) | 10.3 h/day |
| October | 63% | 17% | 19.5 | 83°F (28°C) | 76°F (25°C) | 9.8 h/day |
| November | 40% | 9% | 11.9 | 81°F (27°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 10.2 h/day |
| December | 34% | 3% | 10.6 | 79°F (26°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 9.7 h/day |
Source: ERA5 reanalysis (Copernicus/ECMWF) via Open-Meteo open data, CC BY 4.0, daily data 1991–2020 for 20.63, -87.07. Rainy day ≥ 1 mm, heavy rain ≥ 10 mm. Climatology, not a forecast.
Best months for a wedding in Riviera Maya (Playa del Carmen)
Weighing low rain odds with comfortable temperatures (roughly 18–29 °C / 65–84 °F highs), the best months for an outdoor wedding in Riviera Maya (Playa del Carmen) are February, March, and April.
When to be careful
September is the wettest month in Riviera Maya (Playa del Carmen): rain falls on about 73% of days, and 14% of days bring heavy rain (10 mm or more). Book a solid backup if you marry then.
How to read these numbers
A "rainy day" is a day with at least 1 mm (0.04 in) of rain. A 30% chance means about 3 in 10 days in that month saw at least a little rain, often a short shower. For your exact date and venue, use our free rain odds tool.
Riviera Maya (Playa del Carmen) weather month by month
What a wedding day in Riviera Maya (Playa del Carmen) usually looks like in each month, from 30 years of daily weather records.
Riviera Maya (Playa del Carmen) weather in January
In January, it rains (1 mm or more) on 34% of days in Riviera Maya (Playa del Carmen), about 10.5 days in the month, and 4% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 78°F (26°C), lows 71°F (22°C), with around 9.2 hours of sunshine a day. Average odds: plan outdoors, but book a rain plan you would actually like.
Riviera Maya (Playa del Carmen) weather in February
In February, it rains (1 mm or more) on 23% of days in Riviera Maya (Playa del Carmen), about 6.5 days in the month, and 2% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 80°F (26°C), lows 72°F (22°C), with around 10.3 hours of sunshine a day. One of the driest months here: a good bet for an outdoor ceremony.
Riviera Maya (Playa del Carmen) weather in March
In March, it rains (1 mm or more) on 19% of days in Riviera Maya (Playa del Carmen), about 5.8 days in the month, and 2% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 81°F (27°C), lows 73°F (23°C), with around 11.5 hours of sunshine a day. One of the driest months here: a good bet for an outdoor ceremony.
Riviera Maya (Playa del Carmen) weather in April
In April, it rains (1 mm or more) on 20% of days in Riviera Maya (Playa del Carmen), about 5.9 days in the month, and 3% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 83°F (29°C), lows 76°F (24°C), with around 11.7 hours of sunshine a day. One of the driest months here: a good bet for an outdoor ceremony.
Riviera Maya (Playa del Carmen) weather in May
In May, it rains (1 mm or more) on 38% of days in Riviera Maya (Playa del Carmen), about 11.7 days in the month, and 8% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 85°F (29°C), lows 77°F (25°C), with around 12 hours of sunshine a day. Average odds: plan outdoors, but book a rain plan you would actually like.
Riviera Maya (Playa del Carmen) weather in June
In June, it rains (1 mm or more) on 58% of days in Riviera Maya (Playa del Carmen), about 17.3 days in the month, and 16% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 85°F (29°C), lows 78°F (26°C), with around 11.2 hours of sunshine a day. One of the wettest months here: plan a covered ceremony or a tent from the start.
Riviera Maya (Playa del Carmen) weather in July
In July, it rains (1 mm or more) on 46% of days in Riviera Maya (Playa del Carmen), about 14.1 days in the month, and 4% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 86°F (30°C), lows 79°F (26°C), with around 11.6 hours of sunshine a day. Average odds: plan outdoors, but book a rain plan you would actually like.
Riviera Maya (Playa del Carmen) weather in August
In August, it rains (1 mm or more) on 54% of days in Riviera Maya (Playa del Carmen), about 16.8 days in the month, and 8% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 86°F (30°C), lows 79°F (26°C), with around 11.3 hours of sunshine a day. Average odds: plan outdoors, but book a rain plan you would actually like.
Riviera Maya (Playa del Carmen) weather in September
In September, it rains (1 mm or more) on 73% of days in Riviera Maya (Playa del Carmen), about 21.9 days in the month, and 14% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 85°F (30°C), lows 78°F (26°C), with around 10.3 hours of sunshine a day. One of the wettest months here: plan a covered ceremony or a tent from the start.
Riviera Maya (Playa del Carmen) weather in October
In October, it rains (1 mm or more) on 63% of days in Riviera Maya (Playa del Carmen), about 19.5 days in the month, and 17% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 83°F (28°C), lows 76°F (25°C), with around 9.8 hours of sunshine a day. One of the wettest months here: plan a covered ceremony or a tent from the start.
Riviera Maya (Playa del Carmen) weather in November
In November, it rains (1 mm or more) on 40% of days in Riviera Maya (Playa del Carmen), about 11.9 days in the month, and 9% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 81°F (27°C), lows 74°F (23°C), with around 10.2 hours of sunshine a day. Average odds: plan outdoors, but book a rain plan you would actually like.
Riviera Maya (Playa del Carmen) weather in December
In December, it rains (1 mm or more) on 34% of days in Riviera Maya (Playa del Carmen), about 10.6 days in the month, and 3% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 79°F (26°C), lows 73°F (23°C), with around 9.7 hours of sunshine a day. Average odds: plan outdoors, but book a rain plan you would actually like.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best month to get married in Riviera Maya (Playa del Carmen)?
Based on 10 years of weather data, March is the driest month in Riviera Maya (Playa del Carmen), with rain on about 19% of days and average highs around 81°F (27°C). Overall, the best months for an outdoor wedding there are February, March, and April.
What is the rainiest month in Riviera Maya (Playa del Carmen)?
September is the rainiest month in Riviera Maya (Playa del Carmen): on average 21.9 days of the month see at least 1 mm of rain, and about 14% of days bring heavy rain.
Will it rain on my wedding day in Riviera Maya (Playa del Carmen)?
Nobody can forecast your wedding day months ahead. What history shows is the chance of rain: in February it rains on about 23% of days in Riviera Maya (Playa del Carmen). Check your exact date with our free rain odds tool, then watch the real forecast from about 7 days out.